Fresh Bruschetta with Tomatoes and Garlic Scapes
A quick and easy summer snack featuring fresh tomatoes, mild garlic scapes, and crusty toasted bread, perfect for gatherings or light meals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 3 servings (about 3 bruschetta slices per serving) 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh tomatoes, chopped (Roma or vine-ripened)
- 3–4 garlic scapes, finely chopped (about 1/4 cup)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- A handful fresh basil leaves, chopped
- Salt to taste (kosher salt recommended)
- Freshly cracked black pepper to taste
- Crusty baguette or ciabatta bread, sliced 1/2 inch thick
- 1 garlic clove, halved (for rubbing on toasted bread)
- Optional: balsamic glaze for drizzling
Instructions
- Rinse and pat dry about 2 cups of fresh tomatoes. Chop into roughly 1/2-inch pieces and place in a medium mixing bowl.
- Trim and finely chop 3-4 garlic scapes (about 1/4 cup).
- Add chopped garlic scapes to the tomatoes. Drizzle 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil over the top. Toss gently to coat without breaking down the tomatoes.
- Roughly chop a handful of fresh basil leaves and stir into the mixture. Season with salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste. Toss gently again.
- Slice crusty baguette or ciabatta into 1/2-inch slices. Toast slices in a toaster or on a hot grill pan for 2-3 minutes per side until golden and crisp.
- While bread is warm, rub one side of each slice with half a peeled garlic clove to infuse a subtle garlic aroma.
- Spoon the tomato and garlic scape mixture generously over each toasted bread slice. Drizzle with balsamic glaze if desired.
- Arrange on a platter and serve immediately to keep bread crisp.
Notes
Use firm Roma or vine-ripened tomatoes to avoid soggy bruschetta. Chop garlic scapes finely to evenly distribute their mild flavor. Rub toasted bread with garlic clove for subtle aroma. Prepare tomato mixture just before serving to keep bread crisp. Leftover tomato mixture can be refrigerated up to 2 days; toast fresh bread before serving again.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 3 bruschetta s
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 3
Keywords: bruschetta, tomatoes, garlic scapes, summer snack, appetizer, easy recipe, fresh, vegetarian, vegan option