Bruschetta and mozzarella
A very tasty version of bruschetta with herbs and mozzarella.
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Last modified on: January 11th 2024
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200 g cherry tomatoes
4 slices 
1 sprig 
1 
1 
2 leaves 
200 g mozzarella
How long does it take?
Time required for this recipe:
| Preparation | Cooking | Start to finish |
|---|---|---|
| 14 min. | 32 min. | 46 min. |
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Step by step recipe
Stage 1 - 5 min.
Stage 2 - 6 min.
Stage 3 - 1 min.
In the same pan, once the bread slices are toasted, pour 4 tablespoons of oil and when hot, add 1 sprig thyme, 1 bayleaf, 1 garlic clove cut in 2 and 2 leaves sage.
Cook for one minute, stirring constantly.
Cook for one minute, stirring constantly.
Stage 4 - 5 min.
Add the tomatoes, mix well and cook gently for about 5 minutes.
Stage 5 - 1 min.
Remove and discard the herbs and garlic clove...
Stage 6 - 5 min.
...and simmer gently for a few more minutes.
Preheat your oven to 200°C (390°F).
Preheat your oven to 200°C (390°F).
Stage 7 - 4 min.
Place the slices of bread on a sheet of baking paper on a baking sheet.
Spread the tomatoes over the slices of bread.
If you have a little cooking juice left in the bottom of the pan, you can pour it over the tomatoes, or add a delicious sauce, it's allowed ;-)
Spread the tomatoes over the slices of bread.
If you have a little cooking juice left in the bottom of the pan, you can pour it over the tomatoes, or add a delicious sauce, it's allowed ;-)
Stage 8 - 4 min.
Place a thin slice of mozzarella on each slice...
Stage 9 - 15 min.
...then bake at 200°C (390°F) for 10-15 minutes.
Stage 10
Serve warm, with a few basil leaves and a drizzle of olive oil.
Remarks
It's winter and you don't have any tomatoes? Use whole tinned tomatoes cut into pieces.
In summer, cherry tomatoes can be replaced by traditional tomatoes cut into large cubes.
In summer, cherry tomatoes can be replaced by traditional tomatoes cut into large cubes.
Keeping
To be enjoyed during the day.
Source
Home made.
Nutritional information
| Whole recipe | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Energetic value | Proteins | Carbohydrates | Fats |
| 714 Kcal or 2,989 Kj | 62 gr | 146 gr | 51 gr |
| 36 % | 24 % | 14 % | 8 % |
| Per 100 g | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Energetic value | Proteins | Carbohydrates | Fats |
| 117 Kcal or 490 Kj | 10 gr | 24 gr | 8 gr |
| 6 % | 4 % | 2 % | 1 % |
| Per person | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Energetic value | Proteins | Carbohydrates | Fats |
| 178 Kcal or 745 Kj | 15 gr | 36 gr | 13 gr |
| 9 % | 6 % | 3 % | 2 % |
How much will it cost?
- For 4 people : 2.65 £
- Per person : 0.66 £
Note: Be careful, these prices are only an estimate, you can consult the table of prices by ingredients used for this estimate.
This recipe uses (among others)
 | Mozzarella: You can check-out other recipes which use it, like for example: Harvest Gratin, Pan-fried chicken breast on mozzarella, Grilled cheese, Quick flaky pizza, Pumpkin and red-bean tortillas, ... All |
 | Cherry tomatoes: You can check-out other recipes which use it, like for example: Panzanella, Firied fillet of sea bream with polenta, Thin cherry tomato and pesto tart, Cherry tomato and green bean salad, Pasta with cherry tomatoes, olives and feta cheese, ... All |
 | Bread: You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: Scrambled eggs with butter-fried bread and fresh spinach, Montlebon toast, Tartine du pêcheur , Bistro celery salad, Norwegian tartines, ... All |
 | Sage: You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: Spicy seafood plancha, Preserved tomatoes, Feta and spinach brik pie, Involtinis, Pan-fried chicken breast on mozzarella, ... All |
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