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Bruschetta

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  • Servings: 4
  • Prep: 20m
  • Cook: 5m
  • The following recipe serves 4 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • FOR BRUSCHETTA
  • 1 large (12 ounce) baguette bread (sliced lengthwise)
  • FOR ROASTED GARLIC
  • 1 head garlic
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • FOR SPREAD (use 1 head roasted garlic)
  • 1 can (300 ml) sun-dried tomatoes
  • 1 1/2 cups asiago cheese, grated
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • FOR TOPPING
  • 1 3/4 pounds tomatoes, chopped (4 tomatoes, chopped medium dice)
  • 1 3/4 pounds tomatoes, chopped (4 yellow tomatoes, chopped medium dice)
  • 1 red onion, finely diced
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • Salt
  • Pepper
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • 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.


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