I usually get to this recipe in the morning, especially when I have some tomatoes that need to be used and a few slices of bread left over from the day before. It's not complicated, you don't dirty too many dishes, and if you feel like quickly heating something savory and flavorful, it can be prepared in 15 minutes without turning on the big oven.
Quick Info
Total time: about 15 minutes
Preparation time: 5 minutes
Cooking time: 10 minutes (plus 30 seconds in the microwave)
Servings: 4 bruschettas (about 2 people, as a snack)
Difficulty: easy
Recipe type: breakfast or quick snack
Ingredients
2 ripe tomatoes
1 small onion
2 cloves of garlic
1 tablespoon of oil
Salt, pepper to taste
A pinch of vegeta (optional, for flavor)
Dried oregano
Dried basil
4 slices of toasted bread
Grated cheese (enough to cover each bruschetta)
Preparation method
1. Cut the tomatoes into cubes, without draining them completely. Peel and chop the onion as finely as you can.
2. Heat the oil in a small pan, then add the onion to sauté. Keep it on low heat, stirring gently, until it starts to soften (1-2 minutes).
3. Add the cubed tomatoes over the onion and mix. Add salt, pepper, vegeta if using, then sprinkle oregano and dried basil to taste.
4. Crush the garlic and add it to the mixture after 2-3 minutes, when the tomatoes are warmed. Mix to combine the flavors.
5. Let everything cook for about 10 minutes until the onion and tomatoes become soft and the liquid reduces a bit, but not completely. During this time, taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
6. Toast the bread while the mixture is cooking. You can use a toaster or a pan, after removing the vegetables.
7. Spread a tablespoon of the warm tomato, onion, and garlic mixture from the pan on each slice of toasted bread.
8. Top with grated cheese. Place all the slices together in the microwave for about 30 seconds, just enough to melt the cheese.
9. Serve immediately while warm.
Why I make this recipe often
It’s quick to prepare, with simple ingredients, and I use what I already have at home. I like that I don’t need an oven or much planning. It works every time, both for breakfast and as a snack.
Tips and variations
Tips
If you want a more intense flavor, let the tomatoes cook longer, but not until they turn to paste.
Use finely grated cheese so it melts faster in the microwave.
If you don’t have fresh bread, older bread works perfectly toasted for bruschetta.
Substitutions
Instead of cheese, you can use another type of cheese that melts easily, like mozzarella or gouda.
If you don’t want vegeta, just add salt or a pinch of paprika to taste.
Red onion gives a sweeter flavor, but yellow onion or even green onion works too.
Variations
You can add some finely chopped olives to the tomato mixture.
For a fresher note, sprinkle fresh basil at the end over the cheese.
If you like, you can rub the bread with a bit of garlic before adding the tomato mixture.
Serving ideas
Serve warm, immediately after the cheese melts. If there are leftovers, cold bruschettas make a nice snack between meals.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use whole grain bread?
Yes, any type of toasted bread works, including whole grain or seeded.
Can it be made without cheese?
It can also be made without cheese if you want a vegan version. The taste will be a bit simpler, but the flavors of the vegetables and spices remain.
How do I know when the tomato mixture is ready?
When the onion is soft and the tomatoes have softened, and the liquid has reduced almost completely, but not entirely. It shouldn't be completely dry.
Can I make them ahead of time?
They can be prepared a few hours in advance, but they are best served immediately while warm.
Nutritional values
Approximately, for one bruschetta (out of four):
Approx. 90-120 kcal
Protein: 4-5 g
Carbohydrates: 13-15 g
Fats: 3-5 g (depends on how much cheese you use)
Values are approximate and vary depending on the type of bread and amount of cheese.
Storage and reheating
Tomato and cheese bruschettas do not store well for more than a few hours. If there are leftovers, they can be reheated in the microwave, but the texture of the bread becomes softer. For the best taste, consume immediately after preparation.
Quick Info
Total time: about 15 minutes
Preparation time: 5 minutes
Cooking time: 10 minutes (plus 30 seconds in the microwave)
Servings: 4 bruschettas (about 2 people, as a snack)
Difficulty: easy
Recipe type: breakfast or quick snack
Ingredients
2 ripe tomatoes
1 small onion
2 cloves of garlic
1 tablespoon of oil
Salt, pepper to taste
A pinch of vegeta (optional, for flavor)
Dried oregano
Dried basil
4 slices of toasted bread
Grated cheese (enough to cover each bruschetta)
Preparation method
1. Cut the tomatoes into cubes, without draining them completely. Peel and chop the onion as finely as you can.
2. Heat the oil in a small pan, then add the onion to sauté. Keep it on low heat, stirring gently, until it starts to soften (1-2 minutes).
3. Add the cubed tomatoes over the onion and mix. Add salt, pepper, vegeta if using, then sprinkle oregano and dried basil to taste.
4. Crush the garlic and add it to the mixture after 2-3 minutes, when the tomatoes are warmed. Mix to combine the flavors.
5. Let everything cook for about 10 minutes until the onion and tomatoes become soft and the liquid reduces a bit, but not completely. During this time, taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
6. Toast the bread while the mixture is cooking. You can use a toaster or a pan, after removing the vegetables.
7. Spread a tablespoon of the warm tomato, onion, and garlic mixture from the pan on each slice of toasted bread.
8. Top with grated cheese. Place all the slices together in the microwave for about 30 seconds, just enough to melt the cheese.
9. Serve immediately while warm.
Why I make this recipe often
It’s quick to prepare, with simple ingredients, and I use what I already have at home. I like that I don’t need an oven or much planning. It works every time, both for breakfast and as a snack.
Tips and variations
Tips
If you want a more intense flavor, let the tomatoes cook longer, but not until they turn to paste.
Use finely grated cheese so it melts faster in the microwave.
If you don’t have fresh bread, older bread works perfectly toasted for bruschetta.
Substitutions
Instead of cheese, you can use another type of cheese that melts easily, like mozzarella or gouda.
If you don’t want vegeta, just add salt or a pinch of paprika to taste.
Red onion gives a sweeter flavor, but yellow onion or even green onion works too.
Variations
You can add some finely chopped olives to the tomato mixture.
For a fresher note, sprinkle fresh basil at the end over the cheese.
If you like, you can rub the bread with a bit of garlic before adding the tomato mixture.
Serving ideas
Serve warm, immediately after the cheese melts. If there are leftovers, cold bruschettas make a nice snack between meals.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use whole grain bread?
Yes, any type of toasted bread works, including whole grain or seeded.
Can it be made without cheese?
It can also be made without cheese if you want a vegan version. The taste will be a bit simpler, but the flavors of the vegetables and spices remain.
How do I know when the tomato mixture is ready?
When the onion is soft and the tomatoes have softened, and the liquid has reduced almost completely, but not entirely. It shouldn't be completely dry.
Can I make them ahead of time?
They can be prepared a few hours in advance, but they are best served immediately while warm.
Nutritional values
Approximately, for one bruschetta (out of four):
Approx. 90-120 kcal
Protein: 4-5 g
Carbohydrates: 13-15 g
Fats: 3-5 g (depends on how much cheese you use)
Values are approximate and vary depending on the type of bread and amount of cheese.
Storage and reheating
Tomato and cheese bruschettas do not store well for more than a few hours. If there are leftovers, they can be reheated in the microwave, but the texture of the bread becomes softer. For the best taste, consume immediately after preparation.