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.
Here's a very simple version, with tomatoes and mozzarella.
17 K 3.8/5 (4 reviews)
40 min.
Easy
4 bruschettas
9 IngredientsLast modified on: November 19th 2023
2 
4 tablespoons vinegar
4 tablespoons 
herbs of your choice
4 slices 
4.2 oz mozzarella
Times for this recipe
Preparation: 25 min.
Cooking: 15 min.
All in all: 40 min.
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Step by step recipe
Stage 1 - 4 min.
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).
Preheat your oven to 200°C (390°F).
Stage 4 - 2 min.
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.
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
| Proteins (gr) | Carbohydrates (gr) | Fats (gr) | Energy value (in k-calories) | Energy value (in k-joules) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whole recipe | 310 RDI=120 % | 2,310 RDI=220 % | 190 RDI=30 % | 1,970 RDI=100 % | 8,260 RDI: 100 % |
| Per 100 g | 40 RDI=20 % | 330 RDI=30 % | 30 RDI=4 % | 280 RDI=10 % | 1,180 RDI: 10 % |
| Per bruschetta | 80 RDI=30 % | 580 RDI=60 % | 50 RDI=7 % | 490 RDI=30 % | 2,070 RDI: 30 % |
How much will it cost?
- For 4 bruschettas : 2.20 €
- Per bruschetta : 0.55 €
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Mozzarella
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Olive oil
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Bread
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Vinegar
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