Bruschetta Recipe With Nutrition Data and Calorie Count

Bruschetta

A traditional topping of roma tomatoes, fresh basil and extra-virgin olive oil. Served with toasted ciabatta bread.

Yields:

4 servings

Meal Type:

Appetizer
Side Dish

Rating:

Ingredients

  • 24 slices small ciabatta
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 1 dash salt
  • 6 leaves basil
  • 3 tbsps balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 6 plum tomatoes

Directions

  • Turn on the oven to 450 °F (220 °C) to pre-heat, or fire up the grill outside.
  • While the oven is heating, chop up the tomatoes finely.
  • Put tomatoes, garlic, 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil, vinegar in a bowl and mix. Add the chopped basil. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Slice the baguette on a diagonal about 1/2 inch thick slices.
  • Once the oven has reached 450 °F, place a tray of bread slices in the oven on the top rack. Toast for 5-6 minutes, until the bread just begins to turn golden brown.
  • Align the bread on a serving platter. Either place the tomato topping in a bowl separately with a spoon for people to serve themselves over the bread, or place some topping on each slice of bread and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 serving

Daily Values

Calories
Amount Per Serving 214
% Daily Value*
  • Total Fat
    Amount Per Serving 5.68g
    % Daily Value 7%
    • Saturated Fat
      Amount Per Serving 1.024g
    • Trans Fat
      Amount Per Serving 0g
    • Polyunsaturated Fat
      Amount Per Serving 1.322g
    • Monounsaturated Fat
      Amount Per Serving 3g
  • Cholesterol
    Amount Per Serving 0mg
    % Daily Value 0%
  • Sodium
    Amount Per Serving 395mg
    % Daily Value 17%
  • Total Carbohydrate
    Amount Per Serving 34.38g
    % Daily Value 13%
    • Dietary Fiber
      Amount Per Serving 2.8g
      % Daily Value 10%
    • Total Sugars
      Amount Per Serving 3g
      Includes -g Added Sugars
  • Protein
    Amount Per Serving 6.23g

Nutrients Declaration Requirement

  • Vitamin A
    Amount Per Serving 5mcg
    % Daily Value 1%
  • Vitamin C
    Amount Per Serving 14mg
    % Daily Value 16%
  • Vitamin D
    Amount Per Serving -mcg
    % Daily Value -%
  • Calcium
    Amount Per Serving 5mg
    % Daily Value 0%
  • Iron
    Amount Per Serving 12mg
    % Daily Value 67%
  • Potassium
    Amount Per Serving 304mg
    % Daily Value 6%

Nutrition summary:

  • Calories 214 KCal
  • Fat 5.68 g
  • Carbs 34.38 g
  • Protein 6.23 g

There are 214 calories in 1 serving of Bruschetta.

How long would it take to burn off 214 KCal?

Basketball

21 minutes

Cycling (10 MPH)

29 minutes

Jogging

17 minutes

Running

14 minutes

Swimming (crawl, moderate pace)

21 minutes

Walking

25 minutes

Weight Training

25 minutes

Values estimated based on person weighing 160 lbs.

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