Bruschetta al Pomodoro
Bruschetta al Pomodoro pairs toasty slices of Italian bread with a bright, garlicky mix of ripe Roma tomatoes, basil, and a hint of red pepper. The topping is fresh and juicy with herbal notes and a gentle kick, perfect for summer gatherings or as a starter before pasta or grilled mains. Serve warm from the broiler so the bread stays crisp while the tomatoes are just heated through.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook5 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Bruschetta al Pomodoro, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 2 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 55
- Heart Health
- 59
- Metabolic
- 16
- Digestive
- 34
- Inflammatory
- 31
- Performance
- 44
- General Wellness
- 1
Position an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven broiler.
- 2
Mix tomatoes, basil, garlic, 1 tablespoon olive oil, oregano, pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper in a bowl; add more olive oil to coat the salsa, if needed. Let sit for 10 minutes.
- 3
Cut the bread into 1/2-inch-thick slices; place them on a baking sheet in a single layer.
- 4
Broil in the preheated broiler until lightly browned, about 1 minute per side.
- 5
Spread the tomato salsa over the toasted bread slices; return them to the oven. Broil until the salsa is hot but not cooked, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Calories 118.31 kcal Moderate 6%
- Protein 3.81 g Low Source 8%
- Carbohydrate 21.77 g 8%
- Total Fat 1.95 g Low Source 3%
- Saturated Fat 0.16 g Low Source 1%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.04 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 211.54 mg Moderate 9%
- Dietary Fiber 1.12 g Low Source 4%
- Total Sugars 2.21 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 24.45 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 1.4 mg Low Source 8%
- Potassium 4.54 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 28.02 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 9.41 mg Moderate 10%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Bruschetta al Pomodoro is an Italian appetizer recipe made with 9 ingredients. It takes about 25 mins, serves 12, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Dried Oregano, French Bread, and Fresh Basil. Each serving provides about 118.31 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Bruschetta al Pomodoro?
- It is an Italian recipe made with 9 ingredients, usually served for appetizer or side dish or snack.
- What is Bruschetta al Pomodoro made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Dried Oregano, French Bread, Fresh Basil, Minced Garlic. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Bruschetta al Pomodoro?
- About 25 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 5 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 118.31 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Bruschetta al Pomodoro easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Bruschetta al Pomodoro healthy?
- Bruschetta al Pomodoro has an easyChef Pro health score of 45/100. Per serving, it provides 118.31 calories and 3.81 g of protein, or 8% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 211.54 mg (9% of the Daily Value). It contains Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes and Garlic, 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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