Sauteed Greens Bruschetta With Fresh Mozzarella Recipes

MOZZARELLA, GREENS, AND GARLIC BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• Discard coarse stems from greens and wash leaves thoroughly, Chop greens coarse (there should be about 6 cups).
• In a large heavy skillet cook garlic paste in oil over moderately low heat stirring, 1 minute. Add greens and salt and pepper to taste and sauté over moderately high heat, stirring, until wilted and tender, about 3 minutes. Pour off any excess liquid. Transfer greens mixture to a bowl and cool to warm. Stir in mozzarella and mound about 1 tablespoon on oiled side of each toast.
• To make toasts:
• Prepare grill or preheat broiler.
• With a serrated knife cut bread crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Grill slices on a rack set about 4 inches over glowing coals 1 to 1 1/2 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crisp outside but still soft inside. Alternatively, slices may be broiled in batches under a broiler about 4 inches from heat 1 to 1 1/2 minutes, or until golden. Rub toasts with garlic on one side and lightly brush same side with oil. Toasts may be made 1 week ahead and kept in an airtight container. Makes about 45 toasts.

BRUSCHETTA WITH GREENS

Steps:

• Preheat a grill or stove-top grill pan.
• Place Italian country loaf on a work surface and slice 8 thick slices. Place bread on a grill pan and grill until the slices are well browned on both sides.
• In a large pot of boiling water, blanch the greens and then drain on paper towels. Set aside.
• Remove the bread slices from the grill. Cut 1 garlic bulb in half and rub 1/2 over both sides of each bread slice.
• Once the blanched greens are dry, place on top of the bread slices. Generously drizzle each slice with olive oil and a dash of gray salt.

BRUSCHETTA WITH PEPPERS AND GORGONZOLA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a medium saute pan over medium-high heat. Add the peppers and cook until soft, about 12 to 15 minutes. Sprinkle with the sugar and continue cooking for 2 more minutes. Stir in the capers and basil, and season, to taste, with salt and pepper. Set aside.
• Slice the baguette crosswise into 18 thin round slices. Brush the bread rounds lightly with olive oil on 1 side. Arrange them in rows, oil side up, on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper and toast in the oven until lightly browned, about 7 to 10 minutes.
• Top each toast round with a teaspoonful of the pepper mixture. Place 2 small pieces of Gorgonzola on top. Return the toast to the oven for 1 to 2 minutes and warm through. Serve immediately.

BRUSCHETTA WITH SAUTEED GREENS

Steps:

• Heat 1 tablespoon oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and stir 15 seconds. Add greens and sauté until tender, about 3 minutes.
• Place toasts on platter. Drizzle 1 1/2 teaspoons oil over each toast. Top with greens. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

BRUSCHETTA WITH SWEET PEPPERS AND FRESH MOZZARELLA

Steps:

• Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
• Add the pepper strips and sauté until lightly browned at the edges and beginning to soften, about 5 minutes.
• Reduce the heat to medium low, stir in the minced garlic, cover and continue cooking until soft, about 8 minutes longer, stirring occasionally. Season with salt and pepper to taste; remove from heat and stir in the vinegar.
• Grill the bread over a medium heat, turning once, until golden brown on both sides, 1 to 2 minutes.
• Place the toast slices on a large platter, rub the peeled garlic over the tops, and brush with the remaining olive oil.
• Place a few slices of mozzarella cheese on each toast. Cover with a portion of the sautéed peppers, the top with a sprinkling of basil.
• Serve immediately.

FRESH MOZZARELLA BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degreesF.
• Slice French bread or baguette into 1/2-inch slices.
• Brush both sides lightly with 2 T olive oil.
• Place on baking sheet.
• Sprinkle lightly with salt, if desired.
• Combine chopped tomatoes, Italian seasoning and crushed garlic.
• Set aside.
• Bake French bread slices in oven for 3 minutes.
• Turn each slice over and bake an additional 2 minutes.
• Remove from oven.
• Spread each slice with a tablespoon of the tomato mixture.
• Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
• Return to oven for 3 minutes or until cheese is melted.
• Serve immediately.

BRUSCHETTA WITH MOZZARELLA

Steps:

• Combine first 4 ingredients.
• Spread crackers with Neufchatel.
• Top with tomato mixture.

GARDEN-FRESH BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• Rub cut side of garlic over one side of each slice of bread. Place bread garlic side down on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 5 minutes on each side or until lightly browned. , In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, onion, oil, minced basil, salt and pepper; spoon about 2 tablespoons onto each piece of toast. Top each with a basil leaf.

SAUTEED GREENS BRUSCHETTA WITH FRESH MOZZARELLA

Steps:

• Position an oven rack 4 inches below the broiler element and preheat the broiler. To make the toasts, arrange the baguette slices on a baking sheet and brush on one side with some of the olive oil. Broil until brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Turn the toasts and broil the other side. Remove the toasts from the oven and while warm, rub one side of each toast with the cut surfaces of the halved garlic cloves. Transfer to a rack to cool.
• To prepare the greens, in a large, heavy-bottomed saute pan, heat the remaining olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped garlic and cook until fragrant, 45 to 60 seconds. Increase the heat to medium-high, add the greens, season with salt and pepper, and saute, stirring, until wilted and tender, about 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and pour off any excess liquid. Add the mozzarella and stir to combine. Taste and adjust for seasoning with salt and pepper.
• To assemble, place about 1 tablespoon of the greens mixture on the oiled side of each toast. Serve immediately.
• The toasts can be made up to 2 days ahead and stored at room temperature in an airtight container.