Bruschetta, a classic Italian appetizer, combines the flavors of toasted bread, fresh tomatoes, fragrant basil, and savory mushrooms. With its vibrant colors and enticing aroma, it is a dish sure to impress. Whether you're hosting a casual get-together or a formal dinner, mushroom and tomato bruschetta is an easy-to-make recipe that will tantalize taste buds and leave your guests asking for more. The combination of earthy mushrooms and juicy tomatoes creates a harmonious balance of flavors, while the crispy bread provides a delightful contrast in texture. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a culinary journey to create the perfect mushroom and tomato bruschetta.
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MUSHROOM AND TOMATO BRUSCHETTA
Wonderful for an appetizer before a pasta meal and great paired with a glass of Chianti. Feel free to add your own touches to taste!
Provided by Delray
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Vegetable Mushrooms
Time 40m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven's broiler and set the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source. Arrange bread slices on a baking sheet in a single layer.
- Broil bread slices until toasted, 1 to 2 minutes; watch carefully to prevent burning. Remove toasted slices and set aside on baking sheet.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir mushrooms, green onions, garlic, salt, black pepper, and parsley until mushrooms are softened and juicy, about 5 minutes. Set mixture aside. Mix diced tomatoes with balsamic vinegar in a bowl and set aside.
- Top each toasted bread slice with mushroom mixture and spread tomato mixture on top. Spread mozzarella cheese over each appetizer. Return to broiler until cheese has melted and bruschetta are hot, about 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 295.8 calories, Carbohydrate 31.9 g, Cholesterol 12.1 mg, Fat 14.1 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 10.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 642.2 mg, Sugar 2.4 g
PORTABELLA MUSHROOM AND DRIED TOMATO BRUSCHETTA
Categories Mushroom Tomato Appetizer Vegetarian Quick & Easy Spring Gourmet Vegan Pescatarian Dairy Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Serves 2 as a first course
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a small saucepan simmer tomatoes in water, uncovered, until tender, about 10 minutes. In a blender purée tomatoes, cooking liquid, and vinegar until smooth (use caution when blending hot liquids) and season with salt and pepper.
- Cut mushrooms into 1/4-inch-thick slices and mince garlic. In a large skillet heat 2 tablespoons oil over moderate heat until hot but not smoking and cook mushrooms and garlic with salt and pepper to taste, stirring, until liquid mushrooms give off is evaporated, about 5 minutes. Remove skillet from heat and toss mushrooms with remaining tablespoon oil. Keep mushrooms warm, covered.
- Toast bread and spread with tomato purée. Top purée with mushrooms.
Tips:
- Choose ripe, flavorful tomatoes for the best results.
- Use a good quality olive oil to enhance the flavor of the bruschetta.
- If you don't have fresh basil, you can use dried basil instead. However, fresh basil will give the bruschetta a more vibrant flavor.
- Feel free to add other toppings to your bruschetta, such as grilled vegetables, shredded chicken, or goat cheese.
- Bruschetta is best served immediately after it's made. However, you can make the bruschetta ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
Conclusion:
Mushroom and tomato bruschetta is a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer that is perfect for any occasion. With its combination of fresh, flavorful ingredients, this bruschetta is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy snack or appetizer, give this mushroom and tomato bruschetta a try. You won't be disappointed!
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