BRUSCHETTA

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BRUSCHETTA 

 

INGREDIENTS :

TOMATOES

  • 1/4 c.

    extra-virgin olive oil

     

  • 2

    cloves garlic, thinly sliced

     

  • 4

    large tomatoes, finely chopped

     

  • Kosher salt 

  • 1/4 c.

    thinly sliced fresh basil

     

  • 2 Tbsp.

    balsamic vinegar

     

  • Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes

BREAD & ASSEMBLY

  • 1

    large baguette, sliced 1/4″ thick on the bias

     

  • Extra-virgin olive oil, for brushing

  • 2

    cloves garlic, halved

     

 
    1. Step 1In a medium skillet over medium-low heat, heat oil. Add garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly golden, 2 to 4 minutes. Let cool.
    2. Step 2Meanwhile, set a large strainer or colander over a bowl. Add tomatoes and toss with 1/2 teaspoon salt.
    3. Step 3Let sit 5 minutes. Transfer tomatoes to a large bowl. Add basil, vinegar, crushed red pepper flakes, and 1/2 tsp. salt and toss to combine. Add garlic and oil from skillet and toss again to combine. Let marinate at least 30 minutes or up to 2 days

  • BREAD & ASSEMBLY

    1. Step 1Preheat oven to 400°. Brush bread on both sides with oil and arrange on large baking sheet.  
    2. Step 2Toast bread, turning halfway through, until dried and golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes, then rub one side of bread with halved garlic cloves.
    3. Step 3Arrange bread on a platter,  spoon tomatoes on garlic-rubbed side of bread just before serving . 
    4.  
 
 
 

 

 
 
BRUSCHETTA
 
BRUSCHETTA al CAPRESE
 
 
1. To make Bruschetta al Caprese, just get some good fresh Mozzarella, and cut it into 1/4″ cubes. Mak the above recipe.
 
 
2.  Just before serving, add the diced Mozzarella to the Tomato mixture and gently mix.
 
Top the toasted bread with Tomato, Basil, & Mozzarella, and serve.
 
 
 
 
 
 
SHRIMP & TOMATO BRUSCHETTA
 
 
Make the above recipe for Tomato Basil Bruschetta.
 
Cook a 1/2 pound of cleaned shrimp, either by poaching, grilling or sauteing.
 
After cooking the Shrimp, cut in half down the middle.
 
Follow all the steps of the Tomato Bruschetta recipe. Once you have place the
 
Tomatoes on top of the Toasted Bread, add 1 or two pieces of Shrimp to each
 
Bruschetta. Serve and Enjoy.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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