Gorgeous Tomato Bruschetta on Garlicky Crostini

Forget what you know about classic brucshetta. In this recipe, juicy cherry and grape tomatoes, fresh basil, a good dose of garlic, lemon zest, and syrupy balsamic glaze come together to make this simple and gorgeous bruschetta on garlicky crostini. This stunning recipe definitely deserves an invite to your next get-together with friends!

Author: Sunday Table

Meal Type: Peanuts Free

Cuisine: American

Difficulty: MEDIUM

Prep. Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Servings: 24 crostini

Calories: 33 kcal per serving

Ingredients

1 cup - balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons - brown sugar
24 ounces - cherry tomatoes, grape tomatoes
¼ cup - fresh basil
1 tbsp - garlic
2 tablespoons - olive oil
2 tablespoons - balsamic vinegar
½ tsp - lemon zest
salt and black pepper
24 homemade - garlic crostini

Instructions

Pour the balsamic vinegar and brown sugar into a small saucepan. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium-low heat. Stir constantly until the sugar is dissolved.
Simmer the balsamic glaze, stirring often, until it's syrupy and coats the back of a wood spoon, about 8-12 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and let the glaze cool completely. It will thicken more as it cools.
First, use a serrated knife to slice the tomatoes in half. If they're especially big, slice them into quarters – they should be bite-sized. Tip the tomatoes into a medium mixing bowl.
Add the basil, garlic, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, lemon zest, and a generous amount of salt and pepper. Stir the tomatoes well and season to taste. Cover and marinate for about 30-60 minutes.
Right before serving, spoon the bruschetta over the garlic crostini. Drizzle with a few spoonfuls of the balsamic glaze, to taste. Sprinkle with extra chopped basil and enjoy!

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