APPETIZERS
23
Makes 50 bruschette
Approximate preparation time: 15 to 20 minutes, including
toasting and assembly time
Insert the large metal chopping blade into the large work bowl
of the Cuisinart
®
Food Processor and process the whole garlic
cloves until fi nely chopped. Add the basil to the work bowl and
pulse 5 to 6 times to roughly chop. Add the tomatoes and
pulse to roughly chop. Strain mixture; put into a large mixing
bowl and toss with the salt, pepper, oil and lemon juice. Taste
and adjust seasoning accordingly.
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
Rub the bread slices with the smashed garlic and place on a
baking sheet. Bake in oven to toast, about
5 minutes.
Spoon ½ to 1 tablespoon (7-15 ml) of topping on each toasted
slice and serve immediately.
Nutritional information per bruschetta:
Calories 80 (19% from fat)
|
carb. 14g
|
pro. 2g
|
fat 2g
|
sat. fat 0g
|
chol. 0mg
|
sod. 176mg
|
calc. 23mg
|
fi ber 1g
6
GARLIC
CLOVES
2
CUPS
(500
ML
)
FRESH
BASIL
6
CUPS
(1.5
L
)
TOMATOES
,
CUT
INTO
1-
INCH
(2.5
CM
)
PIECES
½
TO
¾
TEASPOON
KOSHER
SALT
¼
TEASPOON
(1
ML
)
FRESHLY
GROUND
BLACK
PEPPER
3
TABLESPOONS
(45
ML
)
OLIVE
OIL
1
TABLESPOON
(15
ML
)
FRESH
LEMON
JUICE
1
BAGUETTE
,
CUT
INTO
½-
INCH
(1.25
CM
)
SLICES
2
SMASHED
GARLIC
CLOVES
Classic and delicious.
CLASSIC BRUSCHETTA
