Bruschetta With Tomatoes Beans And Fresh Herbs Recipes

FRESH TOMATO BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the first 10 ingredients. , Spread baguette slices with butter; top each with a cheese slice. Place on ungreased baking sheets. Broil 3-4 in. from the heat until cheese is melted, 3-5 minutes. With a slotted spoon, top each slice with about 1 tablespoon tomato mixture.

TOMATO BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• Combine tomatoes, bell pepper, onion, balsamic vinegar, 1/4 cup olive oil, basil, and garlic; let tomato mixture rest for 15 to 30 minutes.
• Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
• Arrange French bread slices on a large baking sheet; drizzle with 1/4 cup olive oil.
• Toast bread in preheated oven until lightly browned, about 1 minute on each side. Top bread slices with tomato mixture using a slotted spoon, allowing excess liquid to drain. Return bread to baking sheet and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
• Broil in preheated oven until cheese melts, about 3 minutes. Serve immediately.

WHITE BEAN BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the beans, tomatoes, olives, 4 tablespoons oil, basil, garlic, salt and pepper. Place bread slices on an ungreased baking sheet. Brush with remaining oil., Broil 3-4 in. from the heat until golden, about 1 minute. Spread with cheese; top with bean mixture. Serve immediately.

BRUSCHETTA WITH WHITE BEANS, TOMATOES, AND FRESH HERBS

Steps:

• For the topping, combine all of the topping ingredients in a small bowl, with salt and pepper to taste.
• Mix very well and refrigerate for at least 2 hours for the tastes to blend together.
• For the bruschetta, toast or broil the bread slices so that both sides are golden brown.
• Cut the garlic in half and rub generously over one side of each slice.
• Brush the olive oil over each side as well.
• To serve, top the bruschetta with the bean and herb mixture while the bread is still hot, if possible.

BRUSCHETTA WITH TOMATOES, BEANS AND FRESH HERBS

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine all the topping ingredients, including pepper to taste. Toss well, cover and refrigerate for at least 1-2 hours or for up to 2 days to allow the flavors to blend. FOR THE BRUSCHETTA: Preheat a broiler or prepare a fire in a charcoal grill. Arrange the bread slices on a rack on a broiler pan or on a grill rack and broil or grill for 2 minutes. Turn the bread slices over and continue to cook until golden, 1-2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat, rub a cut side of the garlic clove over one side of each warm bread slice and then brush with 1/2 teaspoon of the olive oil. Mound an equal amount of the topping on the garlic-rubbed side of each bread slice. Transfer to a platter and serve immediately Get Cooking: http://www.cooking.com/recipes-and-more/recipes/Bruschetta-with-Tomatoes-Beans-and-Fresh-Herbs-recipe-79.aspx#ixzz2WTaAvEqp

BRUSCHETTA WITH FRESH TOMATO AND BASIL

Steps:

• In a bowl, mix together the tomatoes, basil, olive oil and vinegar. Add 1/4 teaspoon of the garlic paste, and blend well. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Let stand at room temperature for 2 hours, if possible.
• Place the bruschetta on a large platter in a single layer. When ready to serve, drizzle each one with about 1 tablespoon of juice from the bottom of the bowl containing the tomato mixture. With a slotted spoon, strew the tomato mixture over the bruschetta. Serve immediately.

CLASSIC ITALIAN BRUSCHETTA WITH FRESH HERBS

Steps:

• Combine tomatoes and 1/2 cup fresh basil in a colander, sprinkle with salt and toss to coat; let drain 1 hour.
• Preheat oven to 375°F
• In a large bowl combine the drained tomato/basil mixture with the minced garlic, 1/4 cup olive oil, remaining 1/4 fresh basil, oregano and thyme.
• Let stand at room temperature 15 to 20 minutes to allow flavors to blend.
• During this time brush French bread slices lightly with the remaining olive oil.
• Toast "lightly" in the oven (just a few minutes).
• Pull out and place a small amount of tomato mixture on top of the lightly toasted French bread slices.
• Top each piece with a small amount of Mozzarella.
• Toast in the oven until cheese has melted and its golden brown.
• Serve and enjoy.

BRUSCHETTA WITH CANNELLINI BEANS AND HERBS

Steps:

• Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat until hot but not smoking. Add garlic and anchovy fillets, and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in beans and herbs. Cook until beans are warm, about 3 minutes. Spoon mixture onto bruschetta slices, and drizzle with oil.

BRUSCHETTA WITH WHITE BEANS, TOMATOES AND OLIVES

Steps:

• Place beans in large saucepan. Add enough cold water to cover by 3 inches. Bring to boil. Cover and remove from heat. Let stand 1 hour.
• Drain beans; return to pan. Add enough cold water to cover by 3 inches. Bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer until tender, stirring occasionally, about 1 hour 10 minutes. Drain and cool.
• Transfer 1 1/2 cups beans to medium bowl (reserve remaining beans for another use). Mix in tomatoes, olives, 4 tablespoons oil, basil and garlic. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Preheat broiler. Place bread on baking sheet. Brush with 2 tablespoons oil. Broil until golden, about 1 minute. Spread with cheese. Top with bean mixture.