Bruschetta

Bruschetta is an Antipasto, meaning "before the meal" , from Italy. It is the traditional first course of a formal Italian meal.

Ingredients

5 slice of whole wheat bread/French bread
2 tsp olive oil
2 cloves of garlic finely chopped (optional)

For the topping
1 medium sized tomato deseeded & chopped finely

1 medium sized capsicum chopped finely
1 tsp chopped fresh basil leaves
1 tsp dried oregano

¼ tsp chilli flakes OR few drops of Tabasco sauce
salt & pepper to taste

½ tbsp grated cheese

Method

For the topping

Mix all the ingredients and keep aside for at least 10 to 15 minutes.

Drain out the excess liquid. Keep aside.

Method

Brush some olive oil and garlic onto each bread slice, cut them diagonally into two and bake in a pre-heated oven at 180°C for 3 to 4 minutes till they are lightly toasted.

Top each toasted piece with 1½ tablespoons of the topping cut into two equal pieces and serve immediately.

Tips: You can apply butter instead of olive oil & toast the slices on hot girdle. Then bake in hot oven after applying the topping.