Bruschetta
Recipe: #27197
August 04, 2017
Categories: Tomato, Appetizers, Grilling (Outdoor), Vegetarian, Fresh Tomatoes, Kosher Dairy, more
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Ingredients
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- FOR ROASTED GARLIC
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- FOR SPREAD (use 1 head roasted garlic)
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- FOR TOPPING
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Nutritional
- Serving Size: 1 (631.4 g)
- Calories 712.9
- Total Fat - 33.4 g
- Saturated Fat - 8.7 g
- Cholesterol - 23.7 mg
- Sodium - 794.5 mg
- Total Carbohydrate - 81.5 g
- Dietary Fiber - 10.5 g
- Sugars - 22.9 g
- Protein - 27.8 g
- Calcium - 738.4 mg
- Iron - 6.7 mg
- Vitamin C - 74.9 mg
- Thiamin - 0.8 mg
Step by Step Method
Step 1
Preheat barbecue to 300°F/150°C or medium low heat.
Step 2
Cut the top off a whole head of garlic, just enough to expose the cloves.
Step 3
Pierce the garlic top with a fork multiple times.
Step 4
Place the garlic on a piece of aluminum foil, drizzle with olive oil and top with thyme sprigs and wrap tightly.
Step 5
Place garlic on the warming rack of the barbecue and close lid.
Step 6
Roast until tender and fragrant, (approximately 30 minutes).
Step 7
Remove and let cool.
Step 8
In a blender combine the whole head of the peeled roasted garlic, sun dried tomatoes and olive oil. Puree until smooth.
Step 9
Spread mixture evenly on both sides of the sliced baguette.
Step 10
Sprinkle cheese evenly over bread and set aside.
Step 11
In a medium bowl combine the red and yellow tomatoes, red onion and basil.
Step 12
Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar
Step 13
Season with salt and pepper. Mix well.
Step 14
Place the tomato mixture in the refrigerator and let marinate for a minimum of 30 minutes.
Step 15
Preheat barbecue to 300°F/150°C or medium low heat.
Step 16
Place the coated baguette on the warming rack of the barbecue and cook until warm and crispy.
Step 17
Once the bread is toasted and cheese is melted remove from the grill.
Step 18
Top bread with the fresh tomato topping.
Step 19
Use a serrated knife to slice bread into desired pieces.
Tips
No special items needed.