Tomato, Basil and Olive Vegan Bruschetta Recipe
You will love this healthy and naturally vegan bruschetta recipe. It comes together quickly with only 6 ingredients including juicy tomatoes, fragrant basil, and chopped olives. Piled on crispy bread, this is an easy, wholesome, and quick, lunch or vegan appetizer!
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Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 cups chopped tomatoes
- 2 cloves garlic, one minced and one left whole
- 1/3 cup olives, pitted and quartered
- 1/3 cup basil leaves, thinly sliced
- 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
- 4 1-inch thick slices rustic bread
Instructions
- Heat broiler to high and arrange an oven rack in the middle.
- Combine the 2 cups chopped tomatoes, the 1 clove of minced garlic, the 1/3 cup quartered olives, the 1/3 cup thinly sliced basil and the 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.
- Place bread slices on a baking sheet and brush both sides with the remaining 3 tablespoons of olive oil. Place on the middle oven rack and broil until golden and crisp, flipping halfway through. Check frequently to prevent from burning. Mine usually take anywhere from 2-4 minutes total.
- Remove bread from oven and let cool slightly. Rub remaining whole clove of garlic all over one side of the bread slices. Sprinkle slices with salt.
- Divide tomato mixture evenly between the slices and serve immediately. Don't let the bruschetta sit too long or the bread will get soggy.
Notes
- Olives: Use your favorite olives, any kind will work. In the photos I used green Castelvetrano olives and in the video I used Kalamata olives.
- Tomatoes: The most ripe, juicy tomatoes are the best tomatoes to use. Ideally they will be fragrant and firm but not hard. If your tomatoes aren't at their peak, add a pinch of sugar and a bit more salt to bring out their flavor.
- Make-ahead: This is a dish best enjoyed right away. You should try to avoid putting the tomato mixture in the fridge because that will zap the flavor. You can make it up to 3 hours in advance and let the tomatoes marinate on the counter, covered.
- Grilling: Traditional bruschetta is made with grilled bread. If you want to give it a try, grill the slices instead of placing them under the broiler.