This easy vegan bruschetta is made with fresh tomatoes and basil and drizzled with olive oil. No cheese is needed if you use fresh red ripe tomatoes and flavorful basil. As for the salt, any kind will do, but sea salt or kosher salt will give the best flavor.
This easy vegetarian and vegan appetizer recipe is courtesy of The Wheat Foods Council.
Ingredients:
- 12 slices French or Italian bread, lightly toasted
- 3 large tomatoes, chopped
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
- 1/4 tsp sea salt or kosher salt
Preparation:
Combine tomatoes, oil, basil and salt in a covered bowl and let marinate at least 4 hours (do not refrigerate; tomatoes will lose their flavor).
Use a slotted spoon to layer on to bread. Serve immediately.
Servings: 6 - 2 slices each
Calories/Serving: 213
Nutrition: One serving (2 slices) provides approximately: 213 calories, 6 g protein, 37 g carbohydrates, 3 g fiber, 5 g fat (1 g saturated), 0 mg cholesterol, 61 mcg folate, 2 mg iron, 489 mg sodium. Source: Wheat Foods Council
