Cuisinart FP-14DC manual Classic Bruschetta, Classic and delicious

Classic Bruschetta

Classic and delicious..

6garlic cloves

2cups fresh basil

6cups tomatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces

½to ¾ teaspoon kosher salt

¼teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

3tablespoons olive oil

1tablespoon fresh lemon juice

1baguette, cut into ½-inch slices

2smashed garlic cloves

Makes 50 bruschette

Approximate preparation time: 15 to 20 minutes, including toasting and assembly time

Insert the large metal chopping blade into the large work bowl of the Cuisinart® Food Processor and process the whole garlic cloves until finely chopped. Add the basil to the work bowl and pulse 5 to 6 times to roughly chop. Add the tomatoes and pulse to roughly chop. Strain mixture; put into a large mixing bowl and toss with the salt, pepper, oil and lemon juice. Taste and adjust seasoning accordingly.

Preheat oven to 400°F.

Rub the bread slices with the smashed garlic and place on a baking sheet. Bake in oven to toast, about

5 minutes.

Spoon ½ to 1 tablespoon of topping on each toasted slice and serve immediately.

Nutritional information per bruschetta:

Calories 80 (19% from fat) carb. 14g pro. 2g fat 2g sat. fat 0g chol. 0mg sod. 176mg calc. 23mg fiber 1g

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