Description
This Roasted Cherry Tomato Bruschetta is a simple and flavorful appetizer featuring sweet cherry tomatoes roasted with garlic and olive oil, then served over crispy toasted bread and finished with fresh basil and balsamic glaze.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, chopped
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 French baguette, sliced
- 1 garlic clove, for rubbing on toast
- Fresh basil, chopped
- Balsamic glaze, for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Place cherry tomatoes, olive oil, chopped garlic, salt, and pepper on a baking sheet. Toss to combine.
- Roast tomatoes for 20-25 minutes, until they begin to burst and caramelize.
- Meanwhile, slice the baguette and toast the slices in the oven or on a grill pan until golden and crispy.
- Rub the toasted bread with a garlic clove while still warm.
- Spoon the roasted tomatoes onto each slice of bread.
- Top with chopped fresh basil and drizzle with balsamic glaze before serving.
Notes
- Use heirloom cherry tomatoes for extra color and flavor.
- You can roast the tomatoes ahead of time and assemble the bruschetta just before serving.
- Try adding a spread of ricotta or goat cheese for a creamy base.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1-2 slices
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
