Authentic Bruschetta
Discover the taste of Italy with this Authentic Bruschetta recipe featuring rustic bread and fresh toppings.
Equipment
- Grill
Ingredients
Bread and Toppings
- 4 slices thick slices of rustic bread preferably pane casereccio
- 1 clove garlic unpeeled, cut in half
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil preferably deep green and fruity
- to taste salt
Optional Tomato Topping
- 4 medium tomatoes de-seeded and cut into rough cubes
- handful fresh basil torn into small pieces
- to taste olive oil good pour
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
Instructions
Bruschetta Preparation
- Grill the bread slices over a moderately hot fire until they are nicely toasted on both sides, turning frequently to ensure even browning.
- Rub each slice of bread while it is still hot with the exposed inside of the garlic clove.
- Drizzle the bread liberally with olive oil, ensuring it is nicely soaked. Salt to taste.
- Optional: Top each slice with the tomato mixture made by mixing together the tomato, basil, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
Notes
This bruschetta is best enjoyed fresh and can be topped with various ingredients as per individual preference.
Nutrition
Serving: 1sliceCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 250mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 700IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg
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