Bruschetta is a great Italian appetizer. It is easy to make and can be modified to your taste, or made classic. Today we bring you a recipe for bruschetta with mozzarella and nectarines, as an excellent snack, or entrée. Enjoy.
Serves: 4 as a starter
Preparation: 10 minutes
Cooking: 10 minutes
Ingredients:
- 8 slices stone baked Ciabatta bread
- 80 ml extra virgin olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp rosemary leaves
- 200 g Mozzarella cheese
- 3 nectarines, sliced
- 2 tbs basil, roughly chopped
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- ½ tsp Himalayan salt
Directions:
Step 1
Soak the nectarines in a baking soda solution for 15 minutes, then rinse and dry them. Cut the nectarines into thin slices.
Step 2
In a small saucepan, combine the oil and garlic and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, for 3 minutes, or until the garlic turns golden brown. Add the rosemary and cook, stirring, for another minute.
Step 3
Transfer the garlic and rosemary to a plate with a fork and let the oil cool completely.
Step 4
Coarsely slice mozzarella cheese and place in a medium bowl. Save 2 tablespoons of oil, and add the rest of the oil to the cheese. Sprinkle with half of the garlic and rosemary, add salt and mix to combine.
Step 5
Heat the grill on medium heat. Coat the bread slices with the reserved oil and put them on the grill. Cook for 2 minutes on each side, or until crispy.
Step 6
Spoon the mozzarella mixture onto the slices of bread and drizzle with lemon juice. Place the nectarine slices on top and sprinkle with the remaining garlic and rosemary.
Tips:
- Replace nectarines with plums or peaches
- Replace mozzarella cheese with burrata
- You can add ham or salami
- Replace mozzarella cheese with bocconcini
- You can toast the bread in the oven
- Add finely chopped onion to taste
- Serve warm or cold
Try this bruschetta with mozzarella and nectarines recipe and don’t forget to share it with your friends!
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