Bruschetta - The Perfect Summer Appetizer

bread

🥗Healthier: whole grain bread

💰Cheaper: stale bread

Whole grain bread offers more nutrients, while stale bread can reduce waste.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a high smoke point and is nutritious, while vegetable oil is often less expensive.

Cut off the ends of the baguette and slice it into about a quarter inch thick slices.

Drizzle olive oil onto a baking sheet lined with foil.

Place the bread slices on the baking sheet and drizzle more olive oil on top.

Bake the bread slices in a toaster oven at 450°F for about 5 to 10 minutes until they are crispy and have some color.

Crush and mince one large garlic clove and add it to a bowl.

Dice the tomatoes into about quarter inch pieces, trying to keep the juices contained.

Add a few drops of red wine vinegar and olive oil to the tomatoes.

Season with freshly ground black pepper and salt to taste, then mix gently.

Compile the tomato mixture onto the toasted bread slices.

Garnish with parmesan cheese and fresh basil before serving.

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