Bruschetta

Recipe By:
Katrina
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  • Total Time 40 min Ico-add
  • Yield 8 Servings
  • Level Medium

Grilled bread rubbed with garlic and topped with extra-virgin olive oil, salt and pepper.
 

Ingredients

  • 1 cup pitted ripe olives
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar or red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon capers, drained
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 1/3 cups chopped red and/or yellow tomato (2 medium)
  • 1/3 cup thinly sliced green onions (3)
  • 1 tablespoon snipped fresh basil or oregano or 1 teaspoon dried basil or oregano, crushed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 8-ounce loaf french bread (baguette)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 cup grated or shredded parmesan cheese
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Directions

  1. 1. For olive paste, in a food processor bowl or blender container combine olives, garlic, vinegar, capers, and the 1 teaspoon olive oil.
  2. 2. Cover and process or blend till a nearly smooth paste forms, stopping and scraping the sides as necessary.
  3. 3. For the tomato topping, in a small bowl stir together chopped tomatoes, green onions, basil or oregano, the 1 tablespoon olive oil, and pepper.
  4. 4. For the toast, cut bread into 1/2-inch thick slices. Use the 2 tablespoons olive oil to lightly brush both sides of each slice.
  5. 5. Place on an un greased baking sheet. Bake in a 425° oven about 5 minutes or till crisp and light brown, turning once,
  6. 6. To assemble, spread each piece of toast with a thin layer of olive paste. Top each with about 2 tablespoons of the tomato topping and .Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
  7. 7. Return slices to the un-greased baking sheet. Bake in a 425° oven for 2 to 3 minutes or till cheese starts to melt and toppings are heated through. Serve warm. Makes 24 appetizers.
  8. 8. Make-ahead directions: Prepare as above, except cover and chill the olive paste and tomato topping for up to 2 days. Place the cooled toast in an airtight container and store at room temperature for up to 24 hours. Assemble and bake as directed.