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Bruschetta

Bruschetta is an Italian recipe consisting of a slice of bread in olive oil, topped with a preparation, mainly tomato-based.

Here's a very simple version, with tomatoes and mozzarella.

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Last modified on: November 19^th 2023

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For 8 bruschettas, you will need:

1 4 tomatoes
2 8 tablespoons vinegar
3 8 tablespoons olive oil
4 herbs of your choice
5 8 slices bread
6 8 tablespoons olive oil
7 240 g mozzarella
8 salt
9 pepper
Total weight: 1,400 grams

Change these quantities to make: 2 bruschettas 4 bruschettas 8 bruschettas 12 bruschettas

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Preparation	Cooking	Start to finish
24 min.	15 min.	39 min.

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Step by step recipe

Stage 1 - 4 min.

Wash and remove the stalk from 4 tomatoes.

You can peel them, but it's not essential.

Stage 2 - 5 min.

Cut the tomatoes into small cubes and pour into a large bowl.

Stage 3 - 3 min.

Pour over tomatoes 8 tablespoons vinegar, 8 tablespoons olive oil, chopped herbs, salt and pepper, then mix well.

Preheat your oven to 200°C (390°F).

Stage 4 - 2 min.

Place 8 slices bread on a sheet of baking paper on a baking sheet.

Stage 5 - 2 min.

Using a brush, carefully oil each slice of bread, then season lightly with salt and pepper.

Stage 6 - 4 min.

Place the tomatoes on each slice of bread.

Stage 7 - 4 min.

Scatter the mozzarella over the top.

Stage 8 - 15 min.

Bake for 10-15 minutes.

Stage 9

Enjoy warm or cold.

Remarks

If possible, choose a sourdough bread, a rustic country-style loaf, which you can also toast before oiling.

You can try replacing the mozzarella with gorgonzola cheese, which is very successful.

Keeping

Enjoy as soon as possible, but can be reheated.

Source

Home made.

Nutritional information

Whole recipe
Energetic value	Proteins	Carbohydrates	Fats
3,077 Kcal or 12,883 Kj	88 gr	288 gr	303 gr
154 %	34 %	27 %	46 %

Per 100 g
Energetic value	Proteins	Carbohydrates	Fats
220 Kcal or 921 Kj	6 gr	21 gr	22 gr
11 %	2 %	2 %	3 %

Per bruschetta
Energetic value	Proteins	Carbohydrates	Fats
385 Kcal or 1,612 Kj	11 gr	36 gr	38 gr
19 %	4 %	3 %	6 %

% are calculated relative to a Recommended Dietary Intake or RDI of 2000 k-calories or 8400 k-joules by day for a woman (change to a man).

Possible allergens in this recipe: Sulfites, Gluten, Milk

How much will it cost?

For 8 bruschettas : 3.72 £
Per bruschetta : 0.47 £

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This recipe uses (among others)

	Mozzarella: You can check-out other recipes which use it, like for example: Pumpkin and red-bean tortillas, Harvest Gratin, Quick flaky pizza, Pan-fried chicken breast on mozzarella, Mozzarella pasta bake, ... All
	Bread: You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: Beetroot salad with cashew nuts, Paimpol salad, Tartine du pêcheur , Endive and cheese salad with croutons, Canapés of red mullet with poppy seeds, ... All
	Vinegar: You can check-out other recipes which use it, like for example: Sushi, Pork sautéed with green beans, Asian style, Lumberjack turnovers, Quiche Lorraine, Endive and walnut salad, ... All
	Olive oil: You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: Morel risotto with Vin Jaune and Mont d'Or, Two-olive ciabatta, Tandoori-flavoured chicken with leeks, Vegetable clafoutis, Avocado and smoked salmon terrine , ... All

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