Tomato Basil Bruschetta with Balsamic
Tomato Basil Bruschetta with Balsamic layers juicy Roma tomatoes, fresh basil, and a hint of garlic over crisp toasted French bread, finished with grated Parmesan and a tangy balsamic splash. It’s bright and balanced with freshness, acidity, and a touch of richness—perfect for summer gatherings, casual appetizers, or a light starter before dinner.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook5 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Tomato Basil Bruschetta with Balsamic, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 43
- Heart Health
- 59
- Metabolic
- 18
- Digestive
- 30
- Inflammatory
- 30
- Performance
- 42
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather all ingredients.
- 2
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- 3
Lightly brush both sides of the bread slices with 1 tablespoon oil and arrange them on a large baking sheet.
- 4
Toast the bread until golden, about 5 to 10 minutes, turning halfway through.
- 5
Meanwhile, toss the tomatoes, basil, Parmesan cheese, and garlic together in a bowl.
- 6
Stir in the balsamic vinegar, 2 teaspoons olive oil, kosher salt, and pepper.
- 7
Spoon the tomato mixture onto the toasted bread slices.
- 8
Serve immediately and enjoy!
- Calories 201.29 kcal Moderate 10%
- Protein 6.34 g Moderate 13%
- Carbohydrate 34.68 g 13%
- Total Fat 3.65 g Low Source 5%
- Saturated Fat 0.74 g Low Source 4%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 3.16 mg Low Source 1%
- Sodium 313.52 mg Moderate 14%
- Dietary Fiber 1.55 g Low Source 6%
- Total Sugars 3.59 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 104.81 mg Low Source 8%
- Iron 1.87 mg Moderate 10%
- Potassium 7.87 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 48.43 mcg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin C 19.08 mg Good Source 21%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Tomato Basil Bruschetta with Balsamic is made with 9 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 20 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Balsamic Vinegar, Black Pepper, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, and French Bread. Each serving provides about 201.29 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Tomato Basil Bruschetta with Balsamic made of?
- The main ingredients are Balsamic Vinegar, Black Pepper, Extra-Virgin Olive Oil, French Bread, Fresh Basil. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Tomato Basil Bruschetta with Balsamic?
- About 20 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 5 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 201.29 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Tomato Basil Bruschetta with Balsamic easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Tomato Basil Bruschetta with Balsamic healthy?
- Tomato Basil Bruschetta with Balsamic has an easyChef Pro health score of 44/100. Per serving, it provides 201.29 calories and 6.34 g of protein, or 13% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 313.52 mg (14% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes, Garlic and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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