Best Bruschetta With Fresh Monterey Sardines Recipes

GARLIC TOMATO BRUSCHETTA

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This appetizer or side dish makes a crispy complement to any Italian entree. I just started with my grandmother's bruschetta recipe and added fresh tomatoes! It's one of the yummiest bruschetta recipes I've found. -Jean Franzoni, Rutland, Vermont

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers

Time 30m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
3 to 4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 medium tomatoes, diced
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 loaf (1 pound) unsliced French bread

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine oil, basil, garlic, salt and pepper. Add tomatoes and toss gently. Sprinkle with cheese. Refrigerate at least 1 hour. , Bring to room temperature before serving. Cut bread into 24 slices; toast under broiler until lightly browned. Top with tomato mixture. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 156 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 347mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

SARDINE AND BEAN BRUSCHETTA

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Time 5m

Yield Makes 4 first-course servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 (16- to 19-ounces) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1 (3 3/4- to 4 3/8-ounces) can sardines in oil, drained
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
4 (1/2-inch-thick) slices country-style bread
2 oz arugula or watercress (5 cups)

Steps:

Mash beans and half of sardines with a fork. Stir in lemon juice, 1 tablespoon oil, garlic, and salt and pepper to taste.
Toast bread and brush with remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Top toasts with arugula, bean mixture, and remaining sardines.

BRUSCHETTA WITH FRESH TOMATO AND BASIL

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Provided by Food Network

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

4 ripe medium tomatoes, about 1/2 pound each, coarsely chopped
1 cup torn basil leaves, firmly packed
2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
1 clove garlic, pounded into a paste with 1/2 teaspoon salt
12 slices bruschetta

Steps:

In a bowl, mix together the tomatoes, basil, olive oil and vinegar. Add 1/4 teaspoon of the garlic paste, and blend well. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Let stand at room temperature for 2 hours, if possible.
Place the bruschetta on a large platter in a single layer. When ready to serve, drizzle each one with about 1 tablespoon of juice from the bottom of the bowl containing the tomato mixture. With a slotted spoon, strew the tomato mixture over the bruschetta. Serve immediately.