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Fresh Tomato and Mozzarella Bruschetta with Basil

Andréa
If you are looking for an easy and tasty snack, try this bruschetta with tomato, mozzarella, and fresh basil. I like to make it for a drink, a summer day, or as a side dish for the BBQ. It is quick and easy to make, and the fresh ingredients make it really delicious.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Appetizers and Snacks
Cuisine European Cuisine, Italian, Mediterranean
Servings 10 bruchettas
Calories 127 kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 1 baguette
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 tomatoes roma or plum
  • 2 cloves garlic pressed
  • ½ cup mozzarella drained, cut into small cubes
  • 15 fresh basil leaves, torn into strips
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Ingredients you need per step are listed below the step in Italic

Instructions
 

Prepare the Bread

  • Cut the baguette diagonally into slices to have the largest cutting surface.
    1 baguette
  • Sprinkle both sides of the baguette with olive oil.
    2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Grill the slices of baguette on both sides.

Remove the Tomato Skin

  • Meanwhile, bring a pan of water to the boil and prepare a large bowl of ice water (cold water with ice cubes).
  • Cut a cross in the bottom of the tomatoes and immerse them in the boiling water for 20 seconds. Remove the tomatoes from the boiling water with a slotted spoon and place them in the bowl with the ice water. Leave them in there for a minute.
    3 tomatoes
  • With a sharp knife, carefully remove the tomato's skin (this should go easy). Do this for all the tomatoes.

Make the Tomato Mozzarella Topping

  • Cut the tomatoes into quarters, remove the base, and scrape off as much flesh as possible with a teaspoon. We will no longer use the tomato skins and seeds.
  • Cut the tomatoes into small cubes and put them in a bowl.
  • Add the garlic, mozzarella, basil, olive oil, pepper, and salt. Mix everything well.
    2 cloves garlic, ½ cup mozzarella, 15 fresh basil, 1 tablespoon olive oil, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • Taste and, if necessary, season with salt and pepper.

Serve

  • Take a piece of bread and cover it with the tomato mozzarella mix. Serve immediately.

NOTES

1. Grilling:
  1. Grilling the bread keeps it crispy and gives you an excellent base for the tomato-mozzarella mix. This method doesn't make the bread soggy, so don't forget to do this step.
  2. You can grill the bread on the BBQ, in a grill pan, or on a baking sheet in the oven. Grill until crispy, turning halfway through.
2. Also tasty: Drizzle some balsamic glaze over the tomato mix for a sweet, sour taste.
3. Storage
Have you already covered the rolls with the tomato mix? Then you can't store them anymore. But you can store the ingredients separately:
  • Room temperature: Grill the rolls and store them in plastic wrap during the day.
  • Refrigerator: Store the tomato-mozzarella mix in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two days.

Nutrition

Calories: 127kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 310mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 378IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Iron: 1mg
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