APPETIZERS
26
Makes 30 bruschette
Approximate pr
eparation time: 15 to 20 minutes,
including toasting and assembly time
Insert the large metal chopping blade into the lar
ge work
bowl of the Cuisinart
®
Food Processor and pr
ocess the
garlic until finely 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 mixtur
e, put into a large
mixing bowl and toss with the salt, pepper, oil and lemon
juice. T aste and adjust seasoning accor
dingly.
Preheat oven to 400°F
.
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 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
|
fiber 1g
4
GARLIC
CLOVES
1
CUP
FRESH
BASIL
4
CUPS
TOMATOES
,
CUT
INTO
1-
INCH
PIECES
½
TEASPOON
KOSHER
SALT
¹∕
8
TEASPOON
FRESHLY
GROUND
BLACK
PEPPER
2
TABLESPOONS
EXTRA
VIRGIN
OLIVE
OIL
1
TABLESPOON
FRESH
LEMON
JUICE
½
BAGUETTE
,
CUT
INTO
½-
INCH
SLICES
1
SMASHED
GARLIC
CLOVE
Classic and delicious.
CLASSIC BRUSCHETTA