APPETIZERS
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Makes 50 bruschette
Approximate preparation time: 15 to 20 minutes, including
toasting and assembly time
Insert the large metal chopping blade into the large work bowl
of the Cuisinart
®
Food Processor and process the whole garlic
cloves until fi nely chopped. Add the basil to the work bowl and
pulse 5 to 6 times to roughly chop. Add the tomatoes and
pulse to roughly chop. Strain mixture; put into a large mixing
bowl and toss with the salt, pepper, oil and lemon juice. Taste
and adjust seasoning accordingly.
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
Rub the bread slices with the smashed garlic and place on a
baking sheet. Bake in oven to toast, about
5 minutes.
Spoon ½ to 1 tablespoon (7-15 ml) of topping on each toasted
slice and serve immediately.
Nutritional information per bruschetta:
Calories 80 (19% from fat)
|
carb. 14g
|
pro. 2g
|
fat 2g
|
sat. fat 0g
|
chol. 0mg
|
sod. 176mg
|
calc. 23mg
|
fi ber 1g
6 GARLIC CLOVES
2 CUPS (500 ML) FRESH BASIL
6 CUPS (1.5 L) TOMATOES, CUT
INTO 1-INCH (2.5 CM) PIECES
½ TO ¾
TEASPOON KOSHER SALT
¼ TEASPOON (1 ML) FRESHLY
GROUND BLACK PEPPER
3 TABLESPOONS (45 ML) OLIVE
OIL
1 TABLESPOON (15 ML) FRESH
LEMON JUICE
1 BAGUETTE, CUT INTO
½-INCH (1.25 CM) SLICES
2 SMASHED GARLIC CLOVES
Classic and delicious.
CLASSIC BRUSCHETTA