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Bruschetta
Bruschetta is a popular Italian starter or snack made from toasted crusty bread topped with tomatoes.
- Preparation time: 15 minutes
- Cooking time: 5 minutes
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Total time:
20 minutes
Serves: 2
Ingredients
- Any of the following toppings:
- 2 anchovy fillets
- 5 or 6 seedless grapes, halved
- 2 salad onions, sliced
- 3 or 4 black olives, pitted and sliced
- Fresh basil, roughly chopped
- 4 thick slices of crusty bread, eg ciabatta or French baguette
- 1 garlic clove, peeled
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 tomato, finely chopped
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 4 slices of Mozzarella or Brie
Method
- Preheat the grill to high and toast the bread on both sides.
- Allow the bread to cool slightly then lightly rub each slice all over with the clove of garlic.
- Place the slices of toast onto a baking tray and drizzle the olive oil over one side, then carefully arrange the pieces of tomato on top. Season with salt and pepper.
- Top with a slice of cheese and your choice of toppings. Place in a preheated oven 200°C, gas mark 6 for 5 minutes until the cheese has just melted. Garnish with the basil and serve immediately.
Comments
This recipe was first published in June 2000.
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