Bruschetta Pomodoro V N Recipe
BABY PLUM TOMATOES, RED ONION, BASIL & PESTO ON HOMEMADE TOASTED BREAD
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Ingredients
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Toasted Bread
Tomato Topping
Pesto (Vegan)
Finishing
Method
Toasted Bread
- 1
Slice and oil
Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Slice the loaf into 12 pieces about 1–1.5 cm thick. Arrange slices on a baking sheet. Brush both sides lightly with 3 tbs olive oil and sprinkle the 1 tsp salt evenly across the slices.
- 2
- 3
Rub garlic
Remove toasted slices from oven and while still warm, rub the cut side of the halved garlic clove over the top of each slice to impart a gentle garlic aroma. Set aside on a rack to cool slightly.
Pesto (Vegan)
- 4
Blend pesto
In a small food processor or blender, combine 40 g basil leaves, 30 g toasted pine nuts (or walnuts), 1 garlic clove, 2 tsp nutritional yeast, 1 tsp lemon juice, 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Pulse while drizzling in 60 ml extra-virgin olive oil until a slightly loose, spreadable pesto forms. Taste and adjust salt, lemon or oil for desired consistency. Transfer to a small bowl.
Tomato Topping
- 5
Prepare tomatoes and onion
Halve the 400 g baby plum tomatoes lengthwise (or quarter any that are very large). Finely dice the small red onion into small uniform pieces (about 1–3 mm). Place tomatoes and onion in a mixing bowl.
- 6
Dress the tomatoes
Add 2 tbs extra-virgin olive oil, 1 tbs red wine vinegar, 1 tsp sea salt and 1 tsp black pepper to the tomato-onion bowl. Toss gently to coat. Let sit 5–10 minutes so the tomatoes macerate and release a little juice.
- 7
Add basil
Thinly chiffonade or tear 15 g fresh basil leaves and fold them into the tomato mixture just before assembly to preserve bright color and aroma.
Assembly & Finishing
- 8
Spread pesto on toast
Spread about 1 teaspoon of the vegan pesto onto each warm toasted bread slice, leaving a small border to prevent sogginess.
- 9
Top with tomato mixture
Spoon the dressed tomato and onion mixture generously over each pesto-coated toast, allowing a little of the juices to come along for extra flavor but avoiding excess that would soak the bread.
- 10
Garnish and serve
If using, lightly drizzle 1 tsp balsamic reduction or a few drops of good balsamic vinegar over the bruschetta. Garnish each piece with a fresh basil leaf. Serve immediately so the toast remains crisp.