Vegan Tomato Bruschetta

This vegan bruschetta recipe features the classic combination of fresh tomatoes with basil, garlic and balsamic vinegar. Simple and quick to make, but absolutely delicious! Makes for a stress-free and stunning appetizer or finger food to serve at parties or to enjoy as a fresh and light lunch. 100% vegan and easy to make gluten-free.

Prep Time15

Total Time15

Course: Appetizer, Lunch

Cuisine: American, Italian

Keyword: easy, healthy, quick, Vegan, vegetarian

Servings:

Calories: 149kcal

Author: Jessica Laroche

Ingredients

6-8 slices sturdy bread such as French baguette or Ciabatta bread
1½ cup fresh tomatoes (Roma tomatoes work best) diced, remove watery interior if necessary
¼ cup red onion finely diced
2 cloves of garlic divided, one crushed for the tomato mix and one to rub on the bread
½ tbsp balsamic vinegar
½-1 tbsp olive oil optional, plus more for brushing on bread
1 handful fresh basil finely sliced
salt to taste

Instructions

In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the tomatoes, onion, ONE of the cloves of garlic (crushed), balsamic vinegar, fresh basil, olive oil (if using, optional) and salt to taste. Stir to combine and set aside.
Slice the bread and then, brush a little olive oil over it (optional, can be made oil-free). Then, use a large pan to toast the bread with the brushed surface facing down. Toast on medium-high heat watching carefully until browned to your liking.
Once the bread is done, then slice the other clove of garlic lengthwise and brush its surface over the toasted bread. Garnish with the bruschetta tomato mix, drizzle with balsamic glaze if you have some, sprinkle some coarse salt, then serve and enjoy right away.

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Notes

Storage tips: once assembled, then these bruschetta are best enjoyed right away (the bread will turn soggy over time). You can make the tomato topping mixture up to 2-3 hours ahead of time and keep it in the fridge until ready to serve.
You can also toast the bread in the oven at 400º for about 7-10 minutes.
More ingredients you can add to the tomato mixture include kalamata olives, capers, white beans and red pepper flakes. Check out the blog post for more ideas!
Nutrition: please note that the nutritional information is an estimate per serving provided for informational purposes only (calculated by software) and accuracy is not guaranteed. Consult with your healthcare provider or a registered dietitian if you need precise nutrition calculations for health reasons.

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