Bruschetta Ala Leah Recipe

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Bruschetta Ala Leah
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Ingredients
15
Count
Nutrition
245
Calories
Total time
10
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. This 'dressing' is one of those that is great to throw over pasta, marinate steaks and chicken in for the grill, etc. as it keeps for 2 weeks in a sealed container in the fridge. Let it come to room temperature before using.
  2. Also this 'dressing' gets stronger in its garlic flavor as the ingredients meld - so start with three garlic cloves or less if you want it less garlicky.
  3. Though I like to have my bruschetta bite me in my mozzarella if you know what I mean... ok here we go...enough of my yapping....
  4. Minced garlic and add to bowl, add salt, fresh cracked pepper, dried crushed red pepper and lemon juice.
  5. Pile rinsed fresh basil leaves upon each other and roll them up like a cigar. Slice (chiffonade) the basil then cut lengthwise once and throw into bowl.
  6. Take half of your tomatoes and slice up as small as possible. I do not mind the seeds or juices - in fact you want as much as the fresh tomato juices as you can.
  7. With potato masher, mash up your ingredients to 'pulverize' and mash your tomatoes and garlic with the basil. The added salt helps this process.
  8. Add vinegar and white sugar and stir.
  9. Add remaining tomatoes sliced as small as you can muster, add all seeds and juices to the mix.
  10. Slowly pour and add the olive oil, stirring all the while to create an emulsion as best as you can.
  11. Set aside - taste test if you like - yummers, yes?!
  12. I like to let my 'dressing' set out covered on the counter an hour at least before using so that the garlic really comes out. - If using as a marinade for later, simply seal and place into fridge until you are ready to use.
  13. ***Back to bruschetta - slice your Italian bread into 1/2 inch slices on the diagonal.
  14. Put slices onto cookie sheet and place in oven to brown on one side - say at 350 for 5 minutes - then flip bread and toast the other side till light brown.
  15. Slice fresh mozzarella and place slices onto toast - place back into oven and let melt for another 5 minutes just before it starts to bubble.
  16. Put toast with melted mozzarella onto serving plates or platter.
  17. Spoon 'dressing' on top over melted cheese and Perfecta Bruschetta ala Leah is served, ready to be gobbled up!
  18. My photos to come...photo shown uses less cheese than I would/do
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 245.28 Kcal (1027 kJ)
Calories from fat 172.44 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 19.16g 29%
Cholesterol 3.84mg 1%
Sodium 365.17mg 15%
Potassium 38.23mg 1%
Total Carbs 12.68g 4%
Sugars 9.59g 38%
Dietary Fiber 0.58g 2%
Protein 6.58g 13%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 1%
Iron 0.2mg 1%
Calcium 193.5mg 19%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 149.22 Kcal (625 kJ)
Calories from fat 104.91 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.66g 29%
Cholesterol 2.34mg 1%
Sodium 222.15mg 15%
Potassium 23.26mg 1%
Total Carbs 7.72g 4%
Sugars 5.83g 38%
Dietary Fiber 0.35g 2%
Protein 4g 13%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 1%
Iron 0.1mg 1%
Calcium 117.7mg 19%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 6.4
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

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