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Bruschetta for One

Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Keyword basil and tomato toast, easy bruschetta, single serving appetizer, tomato bruschetta
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 16 minutes
Servings 1 serving
Fresh tomato, garlic, and basil piled on four oil-brushed toasts. A quick appetizer or light lunch made for one person.

Ingredients

  • ½ cup chopped tomato
  • 1 Tbsp shredded Parmesan
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • ½ Tbsp olive oil plus some for bread
  • ¼ tsp balsamic vinegar
  • ⅛ tsp salt
  • ⅛ tsp black pepper
  • 2–3 basil leaves thinly sliced
  • 4 slices artisan bread

Directions

  • Heat the oven to 450°F and move a rack to the upper third.
  • Drain the tomato for a moment if it is very juicy. Stir it together with the Parmesan, garlic, ½ Tbsp olive oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper, then stir in the basil.
  • Brush one side of each bread slice with olive oil. Set the slices oil side down on a baking tray and toast for 5 to 6 minutes.
  • Flip the toasted slices so the oil side is up and spoon the tomato mixture on top right away.

Nutrition

Serving: 229g | Calories: 432kcal | Carbohydrates: 68g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2.5g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 4.8mg | Sodium: 1124mg | Potassium: 384mg | Fiber: 3.9g | Sugar: 8.1g | Vitamin A: 860IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 129mg | Iron: 5.1mg

Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, for the whole recipe (1 serving); ½ cup chopped tomato counted as tomatoes, shredded Parmesan counted as grated parmesan, leaves counted as fresh basil, artisan bread counted as French bread (30 g a slice). Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.