Bruschetta (pronounced bru-sketta) is one of those rare apps that’s loved by all and easy to whip up in a flash. Our recipe is best with tomatoes fresh off the vine.
- Prep time 15 minutes
- Total time 15 minutes
Ingredients
Method
Preheat barbecue to medium heat (about 350°F); grease grill. Brush both sides of bread with 2 tbsp of the oil. Place on grill; cook, flipping once, until toasted, about 5 minutes. Transfer to cutting board; rub with cut sides of garlic. Cut bread in half.
Meanwhile, in bowl, toss together tomatoes, basil, vinegar, salt, pepper and remaining 3 tbsp oil.
Top bread with ricotta (if using) and tomato mixture.
Makes 6 pieces.
Nutritional facts PER PIECE: about
- Fibre 1 g
- Sodium 252 mg
- Sugars 2 g
- Protein 2 g
- Calories 145
- Total fat 12 g
- Potassium 169 mg
- Cholesterol 0 mg
- Saturated fat 2 g
- Total carbohydrate 8 g
%RDI
- Iron 4
- Folate 8
- Calcium 2
- Vitamin A 7
- Vitamin C 15
