Bruschetta, the classic Italian appetizer, is a delightful combination of toasted bread, fresh tomatoes, and aromatic herbs. With its roots in ancient Rome, bruschetta has evolved into a versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a snack, side dish, or even a light meal. The simplicity of bruschetta lies in the quality of its ingredients, with ripe tomatoes, fragrant basil, and tangy capers taking center stage. As you embark on this culinary journey, we will guide you through selecting the perfect ingredients, preparing the bruschetta toppings, and assembling this timeless dish. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds and create a bruschetta experience that will transport you to the heart of Italy.
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TOMATO AND MOZZARELLA BRUSCHETTA
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories appetizer
Time 40m
Yield 2-4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat broiler. In a large bowl combine tomatoes, onion, capers, basil and mozzarella. Stir in balsamic vinegar and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Top toasted bread with the mixture and place on baking sheet. Broil until cheese melts. Serve hot. Alternative: Substitute 1 cup canned northern white beans for cheese and just top toasts with mixture.
BRUSCHETTA TOPPED WITH TOMATOES AND CAPERS
This quick and easy Italian favorite is topped with a savory blend of tomatoes, garlic,basil and capers. Coarsely chop capers to release flavor, just give then a whack with the side of a chef's knife before adding to tomato mixture. Enjoy.
Provided by Barb G.
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 23m
Yield 12 slices
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- place bread slices on ungreased cookie sheet.
- Drizzle 1 teaspoon oil on each slice bread. Bake about 8 minutes or until golden brown.
- While bread is toasting, mix remaining ingredients.
- Spoon tomato mixture onto bread slices.
- Serve at at room temperature.
GARLIC HALIBUT WITH TOMATO-CAPER BRUSCHETTA
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients, (except butter, 2 tablespoons white wine and 1/2 cup chicken stock) and let fish marinate for 1 hour. Remove from marinade, remove excess garlic, and pan saute until medium. Then deglaze with 2 tablespoons wine, 1/2 cup chicken stock and melt butter into the sauce. Let sauce reduce and season with salt and pepper. Serve fish with sauce poured over the top. Garnish with green onions and serve the Tomato-Caper Bruschetta alongside.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Add bread and toast until light brown. Remove, rub with whole cloves, and drizzle with 2 teaspoons of the olive oil.
- In a medium saute pan, heat remaining olive oil, add onions, capers and diced garlic, and cook until translucent. Deglaze with wine, then add tomatoes and sugar. Season with salt and pepper and cook for 3 to 5 minutes.
- Top toasted baguette with tomato-caper sauce and garnish with Parmesan.
GARLIC TOMATO BRUSCHETTA
This appetizer or side dish makes a crispy complement to any Italian entree. I just started with my grandmother's bruschetta recipe and added fresh tomatoes! It's one of the yummiest bruschetta recipes I've found. -Jean Franzoni, Rutland, Vermont
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 30m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine oil, basil, garlic, salt and pepper. Add tomatoes and toss gently. Sprinkle with cheese. Refrigerate at least 1 hour. , Bring to room temperature before serving. Cut bread into 24 slices; toast under broiler until lightly browned. Top with tomato mixture. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 156 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 347mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
TOMATO BRUSCHETTA
This recipe has been modified slightly over tim, but is always a winner, whether for an appetizer or main dish. It even works with winter store-bought tomatoes. The vinegar and basil bring out the flavors.
Provided by Joy Andrews
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Bruschetta Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine tomatoes, bell pepper, onion, balsamic vinegar, 1/4 cup olive oil, basil, and garlic; let tomato mixture rest for 15 to 30 minutes.
- Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
- Arrange French bread slices on a large baking sheet; drizzle with 1/4 cup olive oil.
- Toast bread in preheated oven until lightly browned, about 1 minute on each side. Top bread slices with tomato mixture using a slotted spoon, allowing excess liquid to drain. Return bread to baking sheet and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
- Broil in preheated oven until cheese melts, about 3 minutes. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 247.6 calories, Carbohydrate 28.8 g, Cholesterol 1.8 mg, Fat 12.2 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 6.5 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 312.8 mg, Sugar 3.5 g
BRUSCHETTA
Bruschetta is one of our favorite finger foods. It's an easy appetizer that requires just 10 minutes of prep and packs big flavor. Topped with a savory blend of tomatoes, capers, garlic and basil, bruschetta is the appetizer you need at your next party.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Appetizer
Time 18m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oven to 375°F.
- Place bread slices on ungreased cookie sheet. Drizzle 1 teaspoon oil on each slice bread. Bake about 8 minutes or until golden brown.
- While bread is toasting, mix remaining ingredients. Spoon tomato mixture onto bread slices. Serve at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1/2, ServingSize 1 Slice
TOMATO BRUSCHETTA
Make our simple tomato bruschetta as a classic Italian starter. Ideal for a summer gathering with friends, this easy dish is fresh, tasty and full of flavour
Provided by Member recipe by Chiwong
Categories Snack, Starter
Time 20m
Yield Makes 12
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large bowl, mix the onions, tomatoes, garlic and basil, taking care not to mash or break up the tomatoes too much. Add the balsamic vinegar and extra virgin olive oil. Add salt and pepper to taste. Mix again. Cover and chill for at least an hour. This will allow the flavours to soak and blend together.
- Slice the baguette loaf diagonally into 12 thick slices and lightly toast them until they are light brown on both sides. Serve the mixture on the warm slices of bread. If you prefer the mixture at room temperature, remove from the fridge half an hour before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 310 calories, Fat 12 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 42 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 6 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 8 grams protein, Sodium 0.72 milligram of sodium
ROASTED TOMATO BRUSCHETTA
One of the easiest ways to add depth to a vegetable dish is to slowly roast the ingredients. In this case, cherry or grape tomatoes are roasted, drizzled with balsamic vinegar and heaped over ricotta-slathered bruschetta.
Provided by LilPinkieJ
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 1h
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 400 degrees.
- In a medium bowl, combine the tomatoes, 2 tablespoons of the olive oil, salt and pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
- Transfer the tomatoes, along with any oil in the bowl, to a rimmed baking sheet. Roast for 35 minutes, or until the tomatoes are lightly browned and wrinkled.
- While the tomatoes roast, in a small saucepan over medium heat, bring the balsamic vinegar to a simmer and let reduce by half. Set aside.
- During the final 10 minutes of roasting, place the bread on one of the oven racks and toast until just lightly browned.
- Remove the tomatoes and bread from the oven and let the tomatoes cool slightly. While the tomatoes cool, rub the toasted bread with the garlic.
- Slather a generous layer of ricotta on each slice of bread, then arrange the slices on a serving platter. Top each with some of the tomatoes. Sprinkle with fresh thyme, then finish with a drizzle of the reduced balsamic vinegar and remaining olive oil.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 390.4, Fat 16.1, SaturatedFat 6.4, Cholesterol 31.4, Sodium 680.9, Carbohydrate 46, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 7.6, Protein 15.5
BEST BRUSCHETTA EVER
This is a great garlicky bruschetta recipe. Serve it on slices of French bread. It's a wonderful accompaniment to tomato pastas.
Provided by AZRIEL
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Bruschetta Recipes
Time 8h20m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, mix tomatoes, dried basil, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, garlic, seasoning salt and ground black pepper. Cover and chill in the refrigerator 8 hours, or overnight, before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 47.1 calories, Carbohydrate 1.5 g, Cholesterol 2.2 mg, Fat 4.2 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 1.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 39.9 mg, Sugar 0.8 g
Tips:
- Choose ripe, flavorful tomatoes: The quality of your tomatoes will make a big difference in the taste of your bruschetta. Look for tomatoes that are deep red and juicy, with no blemishes.
- Use fresh basil: Fresh basil adds a bright, herbaceous flavor to bruschetta. If you don't have fresh basil, you can use dried basil, but the flavor will not be as good.
- Don't overcook the tomatoes: The tomatoes should be cooked just until they are softened and juicy, but not mushy. Overcooked tomatoes will lose their flavor and texture.
- Use good quality bread: The bread is the foundation of your bruschetta, so it's important to use a good quality bread that is sturdy enough to hold up to the toppings. A baguette or ciabatta bread are both good choices.
- Toast the bread before assembling the bruschetta: Toasting the bread will help it to be more crispy and flavorful. You can toast the bread in the oven or on a grill.
- Don't overload the bruschetta with toppings: A few simple toppings are all you need to make a delicious bruschetta. Too many toppings will make the bruschetta soggy and difficult to eat.
Conclusion:
Bruschetta is a simple but delicious Italian appetizer that can be made with a variety of toppings. It's the perfect dish for a party or potluck, and it's also a great way to use up leftover bread. With just a few simple ingredients, you can make a bruschetta that will impress your friends and family.
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