Premier Tomato Bruschetta with Olives & Capers
Premier Tomato Bruschetta with Olives & Capers is just a few turns away from a classic bruschetta recipe. Just as easy and even more delicious in my humble opinion as well! I love this appetizer because I almost always have all of the ingredients on hand. It’s fabulous for a small snack, party, or when I have friends turn up and want to make something nice but simple. I was in Nha Trang, Vietnam over the Xmas holiday and went to a restaurant that served a bruschetta similar to this so I was inspired when I came back to make my own. For New Year’s I was wanting quick & healthy appetizers so I thought this would be the perfect time to create the recipe I had concocted in my mind. It was amazing! After a few glasses of champagne I was feeling extra proud of this pretty dish. Crowd pleaser? For sure! Done in 15 minutes or less? Indeed! Prep time 8 minutes? Uh-huh! What’s not to love?! Next time you have a soiree or some unexpected guests, whip this awesomeness up in no time!
PS- My favorite vegan parmesans right now are Violife & Follow Your Heart. 365 also came out with a great shredded parm!
- 1 1/2 lbs very ripe tomatoes - diced (about 4-5 medium round tomatoes or 10-12 plum tomatoes)
- 10 basil leaves - sliced thinly (save a bit for garnish)
- 1/2 C diced black olives - sliced (or any olive or your choice)
- 1/4 C capers
- Parmesan cheese (to garnish the breads with)
- 3 cloves garlic (2 cloves minced)
- 1 tsp balsamic vinegar
- Olive oil for brushing on breads
- Sea salt & cracked pepper to taste
- 1 large baguette (or a similar bread of your choosing)
- Slice baguette approximately 1cm thick (sometimes I like it a bit thicker) and toast
- Brush each bread/toast with olive oil and cut in half the whole garlic piece and rub on each piece
- In a bowl add & toss tomatoes, capers, olives, balsamic, salt & pepper, and basil
- Distribute evenly over all toasts and garnish with a healthy amount of parmesan cheese and basil if you'd like
- You can replace the parmesan cheese with a nice crumbled feta if you would like. Equally as delicious!
