Italian Bruschetta
Submitted by: vag630
Slices of toasted French or Italian bread are spread with basil pesto and topped with roasted eggplant, red peppers, and mozzarella cheese, then broiled. Serve with marinara sauce.
Ingredients
- French or Italian bread
- 1 garlic clove, slivered, in 1/2 cup olive oil
- Basil pesto
- 1 small purple eggplant
- 1 jar roasted red peppers
- Mozzarella cheese slices
- 1 cup marinara sauce
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Method
To make 4 servings, cut 4 slices (3/4-inch thick) from loaf of bread. Brush both sides with some of the garlic-flavored olive oil. Place on hot grill (or under broiler) until toasted, turning once. Place slices on cookie sheet and spread each with about 1 tablespoon pesto. Cut 4 larger or 8 smaller slices (about 1/2-inch thick) from the eggplant; grill or broil until tender, turning once. Place on top of bread. Cut one of the roasted red peppers into 4 squares and place atop; cover with a slice of cheese. Bake in 450 degree oven until cheese melts. Remove & serve at once with or atop a bed of marinara sauce.
Notes:
Number of Servings: 4
Submitted by: vag630 ( See all of vag630 Recipes )
