# Bruschetta Classica

## Description
A timeless Italian antipasto from central Italy, featuring grilled bread topped with fresh tomatoes, garlic, and basil. This simple yet elegant appetizer showcases the beauty of Italian cuisine - using the finest fresh ingredients to create extraordinary flavors. Perfect for summer gatherings when tomatoes are at their peak.

## Quick Facts
- Calories: 185 per serving
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Servings: 3
- Difficulty: easy
- Cuisine: Italian
- Health Score: 8/10

## Nutrition Per Serving
- Calories: 185
- Protein: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fat: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg

## Dietary Information
This recipe is: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free

## Ingredients (3 servings)
- 6 slices baguette or Italian bread (1/2 inch thick, day-old bread works best)
- 3 medium ripe tomatoes (Roma or vine-ripened, diced)
- 2 whole garlic cloves (1 for rubbing, 1 minced)
- 8 leaves fresh basil leaves (torn into pieces)
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (good quality Italian preferred)
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt (to taste)
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)
- 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar (optional)

## Instructions
1. Preheat grill pan or broiler to high heat. While heating, dice tomatoes and place in a bowl with minced garlic, torn basil, 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt, and pepper. Mix gently and let marinate.
2. Brush bread slices lightly with remaining olive oil on both sides. Grill or broil until golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side.
3. Remove bread from heat. While still warm, rub one side of each slice with the whole garlic clove.
4. Spoon tomato mixture generously onto garlic-rubbed side of bread. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar if using. Serve immediately while bread is still crispy.

## Allergen Information
Contains: gluten

## Tags
Italian, appetizer, vegetarian, summer, quick, easy, fresh, healthy, traditional

## Source
Recipe by: CalorieGram AI

## Machine-Readable Data

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### Nutrition Data (per serving)
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