Black Garlic Bruschetta with Charred Baguette Slices
Black Garlic Bruschetta with Charred Baguette Slices is a sophisticated appetizer that combines the deep, umami-rich flavor of black garlic with the crispness of charred baguette slices. Black garlic’s mellow sweetness pairs beautifully with olive oil, fresh tomatoes, and aromatic herbs, creating a delicious topping that elevates a classic bruschetta. This dish is perfect for dinner parties or as an elegant starter, offering a visually appealing and flavorful bite.
Ingredients
1 baguette, sliced into 12 pieces (800 calories)
3 tbsp Olive oil, divided (360 calories)
6 cloves Black garlic, mashed (30 calories)
2 medium Tomatoes, diced (44 calories)
2 tbsp Fresh basil, chopped (1 calorie)
1/2 tsp Salt (0 calories)
1/4 tsp Black pepper (0 calories)
Instructions
Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Brush both sides of each baguette slice with 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
Char the baguette slices on the grill or skillet for about 1 minute per side, until golden and slightly crisp. Set aside.
In a medium bowl, combine the mashed black garlic, diced tomatoes, basil, remaining olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
Spoon the tomato and black garlic mixture onto the charred baguette slices.
Serve immediately, garnished with additional basil if desired.
This recipe is approximately 1235 calories and serves four. Each serving will be approximately 102.9 calories. This recipe should take roughly 10 minutes to prepare and 5 minutes to cook. This is a total time of 15 minutes.
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