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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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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
1,972 Kcal or 8,256 Kj	312 gr	2,312 gr	192 gr
99 %	120 %	218 %	29 %

Per 100 g
Energetic value	Proteins	Carbohydrates	Fats
282 Kcal or 1,181 Kj	45 gr	330 gr	27 gr
14 %	17 %	31 %	4 %

Per bruschetta
Energetic value	Proteins	Carbohydrates	Fats
493 Kcal or 2,064 Kj	78 gr	578 gr	48 gr
25 %	30 %	55 %	7 %

% 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: Bruschetta and mozzarella, Pan-fried chicken breast on mozzarella, Quick flaky pizza, Harvest Gratin, Mozzarella pasta bake, ... All
	Vinegar: You can check-out other recipes which use it, like for example: Montbenoit's canapés, Pork sautéed with green beans, Asian style, Artichoke hearts forestier , Tabbouleh, Pan bagnat, ... All
	Olive oil: You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: Raw beetroot salad, Kalamata Salad, Eggs Comtoise, Ham and cheese slices with spring onions, Salt cod brandade, ... All
	Bread: You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: Bistro celery salad, Welsh (French Welsh Rarebit), "Buttonhole" quail eggs, Cornouaillaise salad, Kale and potato soup, ... All

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