Italian Egg and Tomato Bruschetta
ItalianOther InternationalDesi eggsEasy
A classic Italian bruschetta topped with a fried egg, juicy tomatoes, garlic and basil — simple, fresh and full of flavour.
Prep time10 min
Cook time10 min
Total time20 min
Servings2
Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- 4 slices bread, toasted
- 2 tomatoes, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, halved
- 4-5 fresh basil leaves, torn (or 1 tsp dried mixed herbs)
- 1 tbsp olive oil or any cooking oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Method
- Toast the bread slices until golden and rub each with the cut garlic.
- Mix the chopped tomatoes with half the oil, salt and pepper.
- Spoon the tomato mixture over the toast.
- Fry the eggs sunny-side up in the remaining oil until the whites are set.
- Place one fried egg on each bruschetta.
- Top with torn basil and serve immediately.
Nutrition — estimated per serving
Calories (estimate)260 kcal
Protein (estimate)11 g
Fat (estimate)13 g
Carbs (estimate)22 g
Nutrition values are estimates based on standard per-egg values (about 72 kcal, 6.3 g protein, 4.8 g fat, 0.4 g carbs per large egg).
Tips, food safety & substitutions
Food safety: fry eggs until the whites are fully set. Allergens: egg, wheat (bread). Substitute: use roti or paratha instead of bread, or dried mixed herbs instead of fresh basil. Nutrition figures are estimates only, based on standard per-egg values.