Frugal Bruschetta

Frugal Bruschetta

Recipe by Stay at Home Mum

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Course: AppetizersDifficulty: Easy

Servings

Adjust servings

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8

servings

Prep time

10

minutes

Cooking time

5

minutes

Calories

300

kcal

Total time

15

minutes

Cook Mode

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Ingredients

• 1 Sour dough loaf or French bread stick-cut into thick slices

• 3 large Tomatoes-diced

• 2 tsp Garlic-crushed

• 1 Red onion-diced

• 1 tbsp Shallots-sliced

• 3 tbsp Olive Oil

• 1 tbsp Balsamic vinegar

Directions

• Line up the slices of bread on a baking tray and toast very lightly on one side under the grill.
• Turn over the bread.
• Mix together the garlic and olive oil and lightly brush the top side of the bread with the mix.
• Place back under the grill and again very lightly toast the remaining side.
• Remove from the grill and allow to cool.
• Add the finely chopped red onion and shallot.  Chop the tomatoes roughly and mix together in a bowl.  Splash with the balsamic vinegar (only enough to just ‘dampen’ the mix) and place a heaped tablespoon on each piece of toast.
• Serve immediately.

Notes

• Frugal Bruschetta is not suitable for freezing and best served immediately.

Frugal Bruschetta is a delicious start to any meal.

It can also save you money, too! By filling up hungry tummies just before the main meal.

And if tomatoes are in season, then this truly is a frugal starter – and delicious and refreshing too! I like to use sourdough bread for frugal bruschetta, but I usually buy it at the end of the day when it is on sale. As you will be toasting it anyway, it doesn’t matter if it isn’t super fresh

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Bruschetta is a classic Italian appetizer that has been enjoyed for centuries. It consists of toasted bread, rubbed with garlic, and topped with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Tomatoes are then layered on top, along with a variety of other toppings such as olives, capers, herbs, cheese, and cured meats.

The dish originated in the 15th century in Italy. Local peasants would take the leftover bread from their day?s meal and make bruschetta by toasting the slices over an open fire before adding garlic and oil to them. The tomatoes were added later as they became available. This dish quickly gained popularity throughout Italy and remains a beloved appetizer to this day.

When it comes to making bruschetta at home today, there are endless variations on how it can be prepared. For example, some people like to use different types of bread such as ciabatta or sourdough rather than traditional Italian bread slices. Additionally, different toppings can be used depending on individual tastes including artichoke hearts, roasted red peppers, mushrooms, or onions. And for an extra kick of flavor balsamic vinegar or pesto can also be added.

Whatever ingredients you choose for your homemade bruschetta one thing is certain ? it’s always delicious! With just a few simple ingredients you can make a tasty appetizer that is sure to please any crowd! Plus it’s the perfect way to start a meal as it helps stimulate appetite while keeping everyone happy until the main course arrives.

Clare Whitfield Chief Editor

Clare Whitfield is the Editor of Stay at Home Mum and a recognised voice in practical home management for Australian families. Based in the northern suburbs of Sydney, she balances editorial leadership with life as a stay at home mum to two school age children. Her background in home economics and more than a decade of experience in recipe development, family budgeting, and household systems inform her work.

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