Appetizer for 8

Balsamic Basil Bruschetta

Name: Balsamic Basil Bruschetta
Total time: 12 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 7 tomato; 1/2 small red onion; 1/3 cup fresh basil leaves; 2 clove garlic; 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar; 1 tsp extra-virgin olive oil; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/8 tsp ground black pepper; 1 baguette

$3.07for 412 minServes 8

Diced tomatoes, onion, basil, and garlic marinate with balsamic vinegar before topping sliced baguette.

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What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Fresh tomatoes, 2.2 lb$1.99/lb typical	2.2 lb	$4.35Typical price
	Red onions, 0.4 lb$1.49/lb typical	0.4 lb	$0.56Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, 0.25$1.49 each typical	0.25	$0.25Typical price
	Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical	0.25	$0.15Typical price
	Bagels, 1$0.70 each typical	1	$0.70Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$6.14

Swaps

Swap red onions for onionsabout $0.20/lb less at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

VinegarCooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Salt and pepper

Not included in the cost.

12 minstart to table
Easydifficulty
8servings as written
$typical cost tier

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Typical price

$0.77 per serving$3.07 for 4

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Ingredients

7 tomato
1/2 small red onion
1/3 cup fresh basil leaves
2 clove garlic
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 tsp extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp ground black pepper
1 baguette

Steps

Dice the tomatoes and finely chop the red onion, basil, and garlic.
Toss the vegetables with balsamic vinegar, olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
Let the tomato mixture rest for 8 minutes.
Slice the baguette into 16 pieces.
Spoon the tomato mixture onto the baguette slices and serve.