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 Authentic Bruschetta

Bruschetta is a dish that originated in central Italy. It consists of grilled bread (can be either white or multigrain bread), rubbed with garlic and drizzled with extra virgin olive oil, salt and pepper. You can vary with red pepper, tomato, sausage, vegetables and/or cheese (mozzarella). In some cases, the olive oil is pre-mixed with Italian herbs such as basil and oregano.

Bruschetta is usually served as a snack or appetizer. In Tuscany, bruschetta is called fettunta, which means "oiled slice".

I love this recipe by Natasha's kitchen. My version is vegan 😊as you can see i also made a version with mushrooms. Recipes below! Enjoy







Ingredients

INGREDIENTS FOR TOMATO BRUSCHETTA:

  • 6 Roma tomatoes, 1 1/2 lbs, diced
  • 1/3 cup basil leaves, chopped
  • 5 garlic cloves, divided
  • 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • balsamic glaze, (optional)

INGREDIENTS FOR TOASTS:

  • 1 baguette
  • 3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
INGREDIENTS FOR MUSHROOM BRUSCHETTA:

  • 300 grams of mushrooms sliced
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • Parsley
For the tomato bruschetta:

Core and dice tomatoes (or use a food chopper). Drain any excess juice and transfer tomatoes to a medium bowl. Stack basil leaves and roll them into a tube. Using a sharp knife, thinly slice the basil into ribbons and transfer to the bowl with tomatoes. Finely mince 5 garlic cloves. Mix 1 tsp of minced garlic into 3 Tbsp olive oil and set aside. Add remaining minced garlic to the mixing bowl with tomatoes. Season tomatoes with 2 Tbsp olive oil, 1 Tbsp balsamic, 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Stir gently to combine and set aside to marinate for 15-30 minutes. Serve with bruschetta toasts and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil or balsamic glaze.

For the mushroom bruschetta:
fry the mushrooms and garlic till fragrant and mushrooms have some colour. Then add parsley.

Preheat oven to 400˚F/200 C with a rack in the center of the oven. Place toasts on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Cut toasts into 1/2” thick slices, slicing diagonally.Arrange toasts on the prepared baking sheet and brush the garlic infused olive oil on both sides of toast. After 5 minutes take the toast out, add desired topping and serve.

BON APPETIT!!!!

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