Tomato Bruschetta 

A delicious balance of simple ingredients and different textures makes this recipe a winner.
Bruschetta
15 min prep
5 min cook
4 serves
1.25 serves of veg
  • 4 Roma tomatoes, chopped
  • ½ small red onion, peeled and chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, peeled and finely chopped
  • 2 tsp balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp basil leaves, chopped
  • 4 slices Italian bread or sourdough*
  • Cracked black pepper, to season

*To make gluten free, replace Italian bread with a gluten free bread alternative.

  1. Set bread and pepper aside, then combine the other ingredients in a small bowl. Let stand for 10 minutes.
  2. Toast or chargrill bread.
  3. Cut the bread slices in half and spoon over tomato mixture.
  4. Season with pepper.

Serving Suggestion: Basil can also be swapped for other seasonal herbs you may have on hand such as chives, parsley, oregano or thyme.

Enjoy alongside your favourite protein such as chickpea or cannellini beans, eggs, cheese, or Greek yogurt for a more balanced snack.

Kids in the kitchen tips: Depending on your child’s age and skill, they can help with mixing all the ingredients together and scooping the mix onto the toasted bread.

Important

When preparing this recipe:

  • Double check the food label ingredient list for any allergens each time you purchase it.
  • Prevent any allergen contamination during preparation, cooking, and serving with proper hygiene and avoiding cross-contact with allergens.

Nutritional Facts

Serving size: 185g Per serving Per 100g
Energy (kJ) 610 330
Fat (g) 3.2 1.7
Saturated fat (g) 0.5 0.3
Carbohydrates (g) 21.6 11.7
Sugars (g) 5 2.7
Fibre (g) 3.3 1.8
Protein (g) 5.4 2.9
Sodium (mg) 192 104

Acknowledgement

Health and Wellbeing Queensland

Healthy Eating

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