Saturday, March 6, 2010

Want A Tasty Appetizer? Bet on Bruschetta

Bruschetta has different meanings to different people so what we're talking about here is the basil, garlic, tomato and olive oil mixture + the crostini bread slices you typically get with that mixture.
Getting the right balance of all the ingredients is tough. This is one instance where it definitely does help to play with your food. For the Bruschetta mixture you see in the photo, I used:
  • About 20 large basil leaves 
  • 4 medium sized cloves of garlic
  • 4 large roma tomatoes (cut in 1/2 and scoop out the center)
  • Tbsp of olive oil
  • pinch of sea salt
Throw all these into a food processor and give it about 5 pulses. You can choose to keep it more chunky or pulverize it - whatever works for you. Oh, pick up a loaf of thin French bread at the store cut it into thin slices and toast the slices. Spoon the Bruschetta mixture onto the toasts and mmmmmmm!!!

This stuff does not last long in my house. You've probably guessed this is a low fat appetizer. True. And it's packed with flavor. Going to make it next time guests come over for sure!

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