Hummus with Fresh Bruschetta

This easy shortcut recipe tastes like something you’d order at a fine restaurant. It’s bright, fresh, and simple to prepare anytime. Serve the bruschetta over hummus for a delightful appetizer or snack.

Bruschetta is one of my favorite starters when dining out. Restaurants serve it in many forms—on crusty baguette slices, Italian or French bread, and sometimes even on crackers. I’ve also enjoyed bruschetta-topped chicken and loved it so much I recreated a version at home using an Instant Pot for convenience. I enjoy recipes that highlight fresh vegetables and garlic.

This recipe is a true shortcut. I use cherry or grape tomatoes for their natural sweetness and year-round availability. I also make use of convenient frozen herb and garlic cubes to speed prep without sacrificing flavor. You’ll find this bruschetta versatile—excellent on warm toasted bread topped with hummus, or as a bright condiment for chicken or fish. Make a batch soon for a crisp, fresh bite.

Hummus with Fresh Bruschetta (Shortcut)

Yields: 4 servings (about 2 pieces of bread per serving)

Ingredients

• 2 cups grape or cherry tomatoes (or a combination), halved if large; leave small ones whole
• 1/2 to 3/4 cup prepared hummus
• 1/4 to 1/2 small red onion, finely chopped
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 1/2 tablespoons good-quality balsamic vinegar
• 2 cubes frozen crushed garlic (Dorot) or 2 fresh garlic cloves, crushed
• 2 cubes frozen crushed basil (Dorot) or about 1/4 cup fresh basil, minced; add more to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon sea or kosher salt (adjust to taste)
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper (adjust to taste)
• 2 to 3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

These sweet tomatoes are perfect in this recipe.

Directions

1. Remove the frozen garlic and basil cubes from their wrapper and microwave on a low setting for 10–15 seconds just to soften them. Set aside.
2. Place the tomatoes in a serving bowl.
3. Add the finely chopped red onion, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, pepper, and chopped parsley. Add the softened garlic and basil, then toss gently to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
4. Toast slices of crusty bread. Spread each slice with hummus, then spoon the fresh bruschetta mixture on top. Serve immediately to enjoy the contrast of warm, crunchy bread, smooth hummus, and fresh tomato topping.

This bruschetta is also delicious served over chicken or fish, or alongside grilled vegetables. Store any leftover bruschetta in the refrigerator for up to two days.

Print the recipe above for easy reference.

Shortcut Homemade Fresh Bruschetta

A restaurant-quality bruschetta that’s fresh, bright, and quick to prepare. Perfect as an appetizer or topping for proteins.

Course: Appetizer, Snack

Cuisine: American, Italian, Mediterranean

Keywords: appetizer, bruschetta, tomato

Servings: 4

Author: Pam

Ingredients

• 2 cups grape or cherry tomatoes (halved if large)
• 1/2 to 3/4 cup hummus
• 1/4–1/2 small red onion, finely chopped
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 2 cubes frozen crushed garlic or 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 2 cubes frozen crushed basil or 1/4 cup fresh basil, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon sea or kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2–3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

1. Soften the frozen garlic and basil cubes in the microwave for 10–15 seconds and set aside.
2. Place tomatoes in a bowl and add the chopped red onion.
3. Stir in olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, pepper, parsley, and the softened garlic and basil. Toss gently and taste, adjusting seasoning if necessary.
4. Toast bread, spread with hummus, and top with the bruschetta mixture. Serve immediately.

Notes

Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to two days. This mixture is versatile—try it on chicken, fish, or as a topping for salads.

Bruschetta Chicken Photo

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I hope you enjoy today’s recipe. There are many more sweet and savory dishes to explore—check back often for new ideas. Before you go, remember to print or save this hummus with fresh bruschetta recipe.

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For those tracking points, here is the nutritional information for the bruschetta alone (about 4 servings):

Nutrition per serving: calories 107, fat 10.5 g, saturated fat 1.5 g, carbohydrates 3.7 g, sugars 1 g, fiber 0.5 g, protein 0.6 g

WW SmartPoints: 4 — WW PointsPlus: 3