Tomato Bruschetta
You can never have too many hor d'oeuvre recipes, so give Tomato Bruschettan a try. This recipe serves 10. Watching your figure? This vegan recipe has 104 calories, 3g of protein, and 3g of fat per serving. This recipe covers 5% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. A mixture of kosher salt, olive oil, crusty bread, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so delicious. This recipe is typical of Mediterranean cuisine. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 35 minutes.
Instructions
Place the balsamic vinegar in a medium, nonreactive bowl and whisk in the olive oil in a slow stream.
Heat a grill pan or outdoor grill to medium high (about 375°F to 425°F).Meanwhile, arrange the bread slices in a single layer on a baking sheet. Using 1 tablespoon of the oil, very lightly brush the tops of the bread with the oil. Flip the slices over and brush with the remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Generously season one side only with salt and pepper.
Place the bread on the grill (reserve the baking sheet) and cook until grill marks appear and the bread is toasted and crisp, about 2 to 3 minutes per side.Return the grilled bread to the reserved baking sheet seasoned-side up and rub the seasoned sides with the garlic clove.To assemble:Divide the tomato mixture evenly among the bread slices. Tear the basil leaves into bite-size pieces and sprinkle over the bruschetta.
Cut into smaller pieces if desired and serve.
Recommended wine: Chianti, Trebbiano, Verdicchio
Chianti, Trebbiano, and Verdicchio are great choices for Italian. Italians know food and they know wine. Trebbiano and Verdicchio are Italian white wines that pair well with fish and white meat, while Chianti is a great Italian red for heavier, bolder dishes. The Castello di Monsanto Il Poggio Chianti Classico Riserva with a 4.8 out of 5 star rating seems like a good match. It costs about 40 dollars per bottle.
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Castello di Monsanto Il Poggio Chianti Classico Riserva
Born in the vineyard “Il Poggio” (5.5 Ha, 310 metres a.s.l.) from which in 1962, it took its name: it is the first Chianti Classico Cru. Made of 90% Sangiovese and from 7% Canaiolo and 3% Colorino, it ages for 20 months in French oak barrels. Today it represents the most prestigious product of the company, appreciated all over the world. It is produced only in the best vintages. The company has chosen to keep a considerable quantity of bottles of this wine in the cellar being the permanent archives, able to tell the history of Castello di Monsanto