Authentic Bruschetta Recipe

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 the loaf of bread on a bias into half-inch thick slices.

Place the bread slices in a grilling basket and put them in the air fryer to toast.

Chop about 1/2 cup of red onion and add it to a glass bowl.

Chop 2 tomatoes and add them to the bowl with the onions.

Roll the basil into a tight bundle and cut it in a chiffonade, then add it to the bowl.

Add 2 tablespoons of capers to the bowl.

Add about 3/4 cup of freshly grated parmesan cheese to the bowl, reserving some for garnish.

Add freshly ground black pepper and a pinch of salt to the mixture.

Drizzle a fair amount of olive oil into the bowl.

Add a splash of balsamic vinegar to the mixture (optional).

Mix all the ingredients in the bowl until well combined.

Once the bread is toasted, rub fresh raw garlic onto the toasted bread slices.

Spoon the tomato mixture onto the garlic-rubbed bread slices.

Garnish with additional parmesan cheese, black pepper, and a leaf or two of basil.

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