Tuesday, May 19, 2015

Tomato bruschetta

Bruschetta is a antipasto means starter dish from Italy, consisting of grilled bread rubbed with garlic and topped with olive oil.


Nutrition facts per serving:
Calories- 102


Preparation time: 20 mins
Cooking time: 20 mins
Cuisine: Italian
Serves: 2

Ingredients:

Tomatoes- 8
French bread loaf – 1
Mozarella cheese- 1 pkt
Garlic – 1/2 cup
Olive oil- 2 cups
Basil - 1/2 cup
Oregano- 1tsp
Salt - to taste

Method:

  1.  Cut the French bread loaf into slices
  2.  Peel and mince garlic. Finely chop tomatoes and keep aside
  3. Grate cheese and keep aside
  4. Heat 3tbsp olive oil in a pan and add 1 tsp garlic 
  5. Roughly tear basil and keep aside
  6. Now brush bread loaves with olive oil mixture and bake in preheated oven at 220 deg for 3 mins
  7. In a big bowl, mix chopped tomatoes, minced garlic, basil, olive oil, salt, oregano, black pepper
  8. Add tomato mixture to bread slices. Top it with cheese and bake at 200 deg for 10 mins or till cheese melts and serve
     Notes:
  1.      Variations can be made by adding olives, beans, cheese or any other veggies of your choice
  2.      Best enjoyed hot as it has cheese

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