Bruschetta with zucchini, tomato and bell pepper

Cookinero 11 Dec 2025

Bruschetta - this dish first appeared in Italy and is very popular all over the world. Bruschetta is a soft and at the same time crispy slice of fresh bread, it is greased or poured with olive oil and rubbed with garlic, any filling of your choice is placed on top.

How to cook Bruschetta with zucchini, tomato and bell pepper

Step 1

Bruschetta with zucchini, tomato and bell pepper

Cut the zucchini into circles, place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake in the oven for 5 minutes at 180 °C.

Step 2

Bruschetta with zucchini, tomato and bell pepper

Remove the stalk and seeds from the pepper. Cut the green onion into small cubes. Blanch the tomatoes. To do this, make cross-shaped cuts on them, dip them into boiling water in a saucepan, hold them in boiling water for 1 minute. Then quickly dip them into ice water and remove the skin. Then cut the tomatoes into cubes.

Step 3

Bruschetta with zucchini, tomato and bell pepper

Prepare the bruschetta filling: combine the chopped vegetables in a bowl, add salt, pepper and mix.

Step 4

Bruschetta with zucchini, tomato and bell pepper

Heat a frying pan with olive oil and fry the vegetables for 5 minutes, stirring, over medium heat.

Step 5

Bruschetta with zucchini, tomato and bell pepper

Brush the toasted baguette with garlic halves. Then soak each piece of bread with olive oil. You can use a silicone brush for even distribution.

Step 6

Bruschetta with zucchini, tomato and bell pepper

Place a zucchini slice on each piece of bread and top with the vegetable filling.

Step 7

Bruschetta with zucchini, tomato and bell pepper

The bruschetta is ready. Garnish it with finely chopped green onions and serve.

Bruschetta with zucchini, tomato and bell pepper - FAQ About Ingredients, Baking Time and Storage

Yes! This recipe is naturally vegetarian and easily made vegan by ensuring your baguette contains no dairy or eggs. Simply use a vegan-friendly bread.
Yellow squash makes an excellent substitute for zucchini. You could also try thin eggplant slices, though they may require slightly longer baking.
Store components separately: toasted bread (2 days airtight), vegetable filling (3 days refrigerated). Assemble just before serving for best texture.
Absolutely! Red, yellow, or orange peppers add sweetness, while green peppers offer a sharper flavor. Mix colors for visual appeal.
Yes, use gluten-free baguette slices. Toast them well to prevent sogginess when topping with vegetables.
Yes! Bake zucchini, blanch tomatoes, and chop veggies 1 day ahead. Store separately and sauté/fill bread just before serving.
Try cucumber rounds, zucchini slices, or low-carb crispbreads. Adjust baking time if using vegetable bases.
Freezing isn't recommended as the texture becomes watery upon thawing. For best quality, prepare fresh.

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