Tomato, Zucchini & Olive Bruschetta
serves 8 people for appetizers
1 zucchini, diced
2 tablespoons of olive oil
1 small pinch of red pepper flakes
1 clove of garlic, minced
1 teaspoon of sea salt
1/2 teaspoon of cracked pepper
3 cups of diced tomatoes
1/2 cup of kalamata olives
2 tablespoons of olive oil
1 teaspoon of sea salt
1/2 teaspoon of cracked pepper
1 large baguette, sliced into 24 slices
2 tablespoons of olive oil
1 clove of garlic
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Heat oven to 425 degrees. Place diced zucchinii on a
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baking sheet and toss it in 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 1
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small pinch of red pepper flakes, minced garlic clove, 1
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teaspoon of sea salt and cracked pepper. Roast it in the
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oven for 10 minutes until the zucchini begins to brown on
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the tips. Remove from the oven and let cool.
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Meanwhile, dice tomatoes and olives and place them in a
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medium bowl. Dress the tomatoes and olives with olive
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oil, salt & pepper. Add the zucchini and toss. Refrigerate
s cold, but it is
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until you’re ready to use- I like to serve this cold, but it is
great at room temperature, too.
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Prepare the bread by slicing it into thin slices. Toast
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bread just
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bread just before serving. You can do it under the broiler
in your ov
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in your oven, or on the grill. Brush the bread with olive oil
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on
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both sides. If broiling, place them on a sheet and
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pllace them under the broiler for 1-2 minutes on each
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place
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side Be careful not to burn! If grilling, also grilll the
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bread on each side for 1-2 minutes. When
y remove them from the grill or oven, let
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them cool slightly, then rub the raw clove of
garlic on each piece.
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cheese on the side to be assemble by the
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guests, so the bread does not get soggy. If
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recommend assembling, then serving them
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immediately from a passed tray.
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