Tomato Bruschetta

Tomato Bruschetta is a mild refreshing starter and canape that are ideal for all occasions. Perfect for family and friend gatherings such as Christmas, Thanksgiving, Easter etc. They are small enough to hold in one hand with a glass of wine in the other.

Tomato Bruschetta

A simple, colourful starter that everybody enjoys. Ideal for special occassions.

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Course: Appetizer, Canapes, Starter

Cuisine: Italian

Keyword: Bread, Tomato, Vegetables, Vegetarian

Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes minutes

Servings: 18 Slices

Calories: 40kcal

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Ingredients

 

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• 1 large bruschetta
• 20 – 25 large plum tomatoes depending on size
• 2 cloves garlic peel/half
• ¼ cup onion peel/finely slice
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 20 leaves basil finely sliced
• 1 clove garlic peeled/minced
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp salt

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 230C/450F/Gas Mark 8 positioning the shelf in the middle.
• Using a sharp bread knife, slice the bread into thick slices at an angle. From one large bruschetta you should get 15 – 18 slices.
  1 large bruschetta
• Brush both sides of the sliced bread with olive oil and a very light sprinkle of salt.
• Place the bread onto a baking tray and add to the oven turning once the first side becomes lightly brown. Do not over bake and dry out. Remove from the oven and place on a cooling rack.
• Rub the still warm bread slices, on both sides, with the halved garlic. If you need more just peel and halve another clove.
  2 cloves garlic
• Slice the tomatoes in half and spoon out the seeds (they make the bread soggy). Then chop the tomatoes into small dices.
  20 – 25 large plum tomatoes
• Transfer the tomatoes to a mixing bowl and add the balsamic vinegar, minced garlic, black pepper, salt, onion and basil leaves.
  ¼ cup onion, 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar, 1 clove garlic, ¼ tsp black pepper, ½ tsp salt, 20 leaves basil
• Drizzle with about 1 tbsp of olive oil and mix gently but thoroughly.
  1 tbsp olive oil
• Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper as required.
• Add the tomato mixture to the top of each slice of bruschetta and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 40kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 75mg | Potassium: 378mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1321IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1mg