Pesto Bruschetta Pesto Cream Cheese And Tomato Bruschetta Recipes

CREAM CHEESE AND PESTO BRUSCHETTA WITH FRESH BASIL FLOWERS

Steps:

• Wash and cut each tomato into quarters. Place in a pan with a tiny drizzle of olive oil. Allow to cook covered on medium heat for 1 min. Turn the tomatoes and cook for 1 min on each side. Drizzle more oil if you find it necessary. Cook until the tomatoes begin to soften but don't over cook them. Once ready, set aside.
• Toast the bread in toaster or oven if you are making more than two people.
• Spread the creme cheese equally between the slices.
• Add a layer of pesto sauce over the creme cheese topped by 2 pieces of tomatoes.
• Garnish with some freshly chopped basil leaves or some basil flowers, some lightly toasted pinenuts or simply some toasted sunflower seeds. Enjoy

BRUSCHETTA WITH PESTO

Steps:

• In a medium bowl toss together the chopped tomatoes, onion, oregano, chopped basil, salt and olive oil. Set aside.
• On medium / hot, Heat pan grill and keep temperature relatively high, place sliced bread on pan and turn until toasted, remove to a large plate and spread with pesto, top with a heaping tablespoon of tomato mixture, some arugula leaves, two or three ribbons of goat cheese and a drizzle of balsamic glaze if desired. Serve immediately. Enjoy!

PESTO BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• Arrange bread slices on an ungreased baking sheet. Spread with pesto; top with tomatoes and cheese. Broil 4 in. from the heat for 3-5 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.

PESTO BRUSCHETTA - PESTO CREAM CHEESE AND TOMATO BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• Slice the bread into 1/4 inch thick slices.
• Heat a grill pan or regular griddle on medium heat. Once hot, drizzle some olive oil .
• Place the sliced bread and roast for about 1 min or until the side is nice and golden. Flip and cook the other side too until golden brown and crunchy. Remove from heat and keep aside
• Slice the grape tomatoes into round (about 4-5 slice per tomato).
• Apply Pesto (a tsp or as much the bread can hold comfortably) on the crunchy bruschetta slices, top it with some cream cheese (I sliced mine into small rectangles), couple of tomato slices, fresh chopped basil and salt pepper.
• Pesto Bruschetta is ready to serve!!