A delicious appetizer that revolves around a timeless Italian classic : crisp toasted bread topped with vibrant fresh ingredients. Bruschetta is incredibly versatile and serves as a blank canvas for a wide variety of flavours.
THE PERFECT BASE
Start with slices of artisan bread, sourdough, ciabatta or a crusty baguette. Lightly brush with a good olive oil and then place under the griller or in the toaster until crispy and golden. Rub toasted slices with fresh garlic if you choose.
BUILD YOUR LAYERS
Create toppings that you enjoy using fresh and flavourful ingredients.
Use tomatoes at room temperature for the best flavour
Fresh home made basil pesto
BASIL PESTO
INGREDIENTS
2 cups fresh basil leaves, packed
1/3 cup pine nuts
2-3 cloves garlic, peeled
1/4 cup vegan parmesan or nutritional yeast (for cheesy flavour)
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil (adjust as needed)
Juice of 1/2 lemon
Salt, to taste
METHOD
*Wash and dry the basil leaves to remove any moisture.
*If desired, toast the pine nuts in a dry pan over medium heat for 2-3 minutes for extra flavour, then let cool.
*In a food processor, combine the basil leaves, pine nuts, garlic, vegan parmesan or nutritional yeast, and lemon juice.
*Pulse until ingredients are finely chopped, scraping down the sides as needed.
*While the processor is running, slowly pour in the olive oil. Blend until the mixture reaches a smooth consistency. Adjust with a bit more oil if necessary.
*Add salt to taste. Give the pesto one final blend.
*Use the pesto right away or store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
Feta non dairy soft cheese
ASSEMBLE BRUSCHETTA
SLICE ONE
Smashed avocado lightly salted
Heirloom tomato thinly sliced
Topped with micro greens
Light sprinkling of salt
SLICE TWO
Mashed non dairy feta
Heirloom tomato thinly sliced
Basil pesto
Sprinkle with pine nuts
Light sprinkling of salt
Enjoy as an appetizer, a light snack or the centre piece of a brunch spread
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