Bruschetta Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time30 MinCooking Time10 Min
Ready In40 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexHealthyServings4
CuisineCourse
MethodVegetarian
Main IngredientInterest Group

Ingredients

 Sun-dried tomatoes - 1 cup, dry-pack
 Boiling water1 1/4 Cup (16 tbs)
 Granary or whole-wheat French baguette - 14-inch/35 cm long
 Garlic clove - 1 large, halved scant
 Brined black olives - 1/4 cup; pitted, drained and cut into fourths
 Olive oil2 Teaspoon
 Fresh basil scant - 2 tablespoons, chopped
 Low-fat mozzarella cheese - 1/2 cup, grated
 Fresh basil leaves - for garnish
 Salt To Taste
 Pepper To Taste

Directions

GETTING READY
1) In a heatproof bowl, place the sun-dried tomatoes and cover them with boiling water.
2) let the tomatoes stand for 30 minutes to soften them.
3) Drain them and with paper towels, pat dry the tomatoes.
4) Slice them in thin strips and kepp aside.

MAKING
5) Rub the bread slices from both sides with halved scant garlic.
6) Top each slice with olives and strips of sun-dried tomatoes.
7) Brush little olive oil over tomatoes and olives and season with salt and pepper.
8) Sprinkle basil and mozzarella over the top of alices and grill for 1-2 minutes until cheese is melted and starts to bubble.

SERVING
9) Serve the Bruschetta as a party dish.
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