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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 4 bruschettas, you will need:

1 2 tomatoes
2 4 tablespoons vinegar
3 4 tablespoons olive oil
4 herbs of your choice
5 4 slices bread
6 4 tablespoons olive oil
7 120 g mozzarella
8 salt
9 pepper
Total weight: 700 grams

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

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How long does it take?

Time required for this recipe:

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 2 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 4 tablespoons vinegar, 4 tablespoons olive oil, chopped herbs, salt and pepper, then mix well.

Preheat your oven to 200°C (390°F).

Stage 4 - 2 min.

Place 4 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
1,538 Kcal or 6,439 Kj	44 gr	144 gr	152 gr
77 %	17 %	14 %	23 %

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 4 bruschettas : 2.17 €
Per bruschetta : 0.54 €

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This recipe uses (among others)

	Mozzarella: You can check-out other recipes which use it, like for example: Harvest Gratin, Mozzarella pasta bake, Pumpkin and red-bean tortillas, Pan-fried chicken breast on mozzarella, Grilled cheese, ... All
	Bread: You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: Smoked eggs, bread-crust quiche, Bistro-style red endive salad, Mushrooms on toast, French style, Greek style sandwiches, ... All
	Vinegar: You can check-out other recipes which use it, like for example: Rillettes stuffed mushrooms, Broad bean salad with Parmesan, Mexican ceviche, Tabbouleh, Pork sautéed with green beans, Asian style, ... All
	Olive oil: You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: Red rice pannequets, Gratin-style spinach and chicken omelette , Chicken pie, Salmon and leek fondue tart, Chicken and avocado bagels, ... All

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