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Sharmeen Saleem - Canada

Bruschetta

Italian cuisine

Bruschetta is a food whose origin dates to at least the 15th century from central Italy. It consists of grilled bread rubbed with garlic and topped with extra-virgin olive oil, salt and pepper. Bruschetta is usually served as a snack or appetizer in Italy

SPECIFICATIONS

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• SERVINGS : 6-8

INGREDIENTS

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 2 red onions, cut into a small dice
• Fresh basil leaves (12-15), chiffonade
• 1 tablespoon Balsamic vinegar
• 3 large tomatoes, diced
• 1 loaf of Italian bread, sliced
• ¼ cup olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

PREPARATION

1. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the garlic and onion and sauté it for 2-3 minutes.
2. Add salt, pepper, and basil and sauté for another minute.
3. Add balsamic vinegar and tomatoes and cook for two minutes.
4. Remove the pan from the heat and add the mozzarella cheese to it. Do not let the cheese melt.
5. Cut the bread slices into 4 pieces and brush them generously with olive oil and bake in 350-degree oven for about five minutes or until golden.
6. Top each slice with a spoonful of the tomato mixture and serve.

NOTICE

 Our bruschetta here is made with french bread