Gluten-Free Italian Bruschetta Appetizers

Ingredients:

4 large tomatoes, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 gluten-free baguette or bread, sliced
2 cloves garlic, peeled
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Instructions:

In a mixing bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, minced garlic, chopped fresh basil, extra-virgin olive oil, and balsamic vinegar. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Mix well to combine, and set aside to marinate for at least 15-20 minutes.

Preheat your grill or oven broiler.

While the tomato mixture is marinating, toast the gluten-free baguette slices on the grill or under the broiler. Grill or broil each side until they are lightly browned and crispy.

Once the bread is toasted, rub one side of each slice with the peeled garlic cloves for a subtle garlic flavor.

Spoon the tomato mixture generously onto the garlic-rubbed side of each toasted gluten-free bread slice.

If desired, sprinkle each bruschetta with a bit of grated Parmesan cheese.

Arrange the prepared bruschettas on a serving platter.

Serve your gluten-free Italian Bruschetta as appetizers, garnished with additional fresh basil leaves if you like.

Enjoy the delicious flavors of Italy in every bite!