Bruchetta - 9/11/08
Bruschetta, pronounce "brus'ket'ta" consists of grilled bread rubbed with garlic and topped with extra-virgin olive oil, and salt and pepper. Variations may include toppings of spicy red pepper, tomato, vegetables, beans, cured meat, and/or cheese; the most popular American recipe involves basil, fresh mozzarella, and tomato.
Bruschetta is usually served as a snack or appetizer and it is so easy to make!
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Here I am serving the Bruchetta with reduced Balsamic vinegar sauce. I used fresh and ripe Roma Tomatoes for this dish. The Roma tomatoes are sweet when they are ripe. |
I also served with fresh Mozzarella on top. The Bruchettas go in oven for a few minutes just enough for the Mozzarella to melt. |
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I sometimes served the Bruchetta with grilled zucchini and grilled eggplants. This is very good too! |
Basically, Bruchetta is a very versatile dish. you can topped it with a lot of things as long as there are tomatoes, basil and garlic it is good to go! |
Preparation work..
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Chopping the Roma tomatoes. |
Basil is added and fried garlic is added and when I am ready to serve I just pour Olive oil, balsamic Vinegar, a pinch of salt and a few grind of pepper and voila it is done. |
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I am spooning the mixture to my toasted bread. I used Ciabatta |
Close look at the Bruchetta. |
