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Caprese Bruschetta Recipe

This easy Caprese Bruschetta is made with sweet cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, fresh basil and extra virgin olive oil on crisp garlic-rubbed baguette. A quick Italian appetiser that's perfect for summer entertaining, light lunches or sharing with friends.
5 from 1 vote
DieTARY CHOICEEgg-Free Recipes, Nut-Free Recipes, Soya-Free Recipes, Vegetarian Recipes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Entertaining, Finger Food, Party Food, Quick & Easy, Vegetarian & Vegan Starters
Cuisine Italian
Servings 12 bruschettas
Calories 150 kcal

Equipment

1 oven tray
1 mixing bowl

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Ingredients
 
 

  • 300 g mixed cherry tomatoes
  • 2 Tbsp thinly chopped basil
  • 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive
  • salt & pepper
  • 12 slices of baguette about 2 cm [3/4inch] thick
  • olive oil
  • 1 large garlic clove
  • 12 mozzarella pearls
  • 12 basil leaves

Instructions
 

  • Cut the cherry tomatoes into small dice and place them in a bowl.
    300 g mixed cherry tomatoes
  • Add the extra virgin olive oil and chopped basil. Season with salt and pepper, then toss everything together until well combined. Cover and leave to marinate while you prepare the bread.
    2 Tbsp thinly chopped basil, 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive, salt & pepper
  • Preheat the oven to 200°C / 180°C fan / 390°F.
  • Arrange the baguette slices in a single layer on a large baking tray. Brush or spray both sides generously with olive oil.
    12 slices of baguette, olive oil
  • Bake for 8–10 minutes, turning halfway through if needed, until the bread is crisp and golden.
  • Remove the toasted baguette slices from the oven and rub one side of each slice with the cut side of the garlic clove while the bread is still warm.
    1 large garlic clove
  • Spoon a generous tablespoon of the tomato mixture onto each slice, making sure to include a little of the juices, as these will soak into the bread and add extra flavour. Top each bruschetta with a mozzarella pearl and a fresh basil leaf.
    12 mozzarella pearls, 12 basil leaves
  • Finish with a little extra salt and freshly ground black pepper, then serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 2bruschettasCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 7gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 151mgPotassium: 84mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 161IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 126mgIron: 1mg

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Caprese Bruschetta Recipe

https://theflexitarian.co.uk/recipe-items/caprese-bruschetta/