SICILIAN BRUSCHETTA RECIPE - (5/5)

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Sicilian Bruschetta Recipe - (5/5) image

Provided by Fred

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 (1-pound) loaf crusty Italian bread such as ciabatta, cut into 1/3-inch thick slices
6 About 6 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 large eggplant, cut into 1/2-inch dice, about 4 cups
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped red bell pepper
1 cup green olives, drained and chopped
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup tomato paste
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup toasted pine nuts
2 teaspoons kosher salt
2 teaspoons sugar
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
1/4 cup chopped fresh oregano
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat leaf parsley
1 cup ricotta cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Lay bread on a baking sheet and drizzle with about 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Bake until toasted and light golden brown, about 5 minutes, then set aside. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large nonstick frying pan over medium high heat. Cook eggplant stirring often, until softened and starting to brown, for about 8 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and set aside. In the same pan, cook garlic in remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil, stirring, until fragrant for about 1 minute. Add celery, bell pepper, and olives, stirring to combine, and cook until softened, 5 to 8 minutes. Stir in 1/4 cup water, red wine vinegar, tomato paste, raisins, and pine nuts, and cook until heated through. Stir in reserved eggplant, salt, and sugar, then mix in the fresh basil, oregano, and flat leaf parsley. Serve caponata mixture with ricotta on the toasted bread.

Vim Kumar
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This bruschetta is the perfect appetizer for any party or gathering. It's easy to make and always a hit with guests.


Anita Mitchell
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I'm not a huge fan of tomatoes, but this bruschetta changed my mind. The tomatoes were so fresh and flavorful and the garlic and basil added the perfect amount of flavor. I'll definitely be making this again.


Bitiyong Armstrong
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This is my favorite bruschetta recipe! It's so simple to make and the flavor is always amazing. I love using fresh tomatoes from the farmers market.


Kamran Khaj
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This bruschetta is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use fresh ingredients from my garden.


Eliezer moses
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I've never made bruschetta before, but this recipe made it so easy. It turned out delicious and I'm so glad I tried it.


Maison Escalante
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I'm really glad I tried this bruschetta recipe. It was so easy to make and the flavor was incredible. I'll definitely be making this again.


Emma Bray
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My family loved this bruschetta! It was the perfect appetizer for our party. The tomatoes were so fresh and the garlic and basil added the perfect amount of flavor.


Savannah Yeager
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I'm not usually a big fan of tomatoes, but this bruschetta changed my mind. The tomatoes were so sweet and juicy and the garlic and basil added the perfect amount of flavor. I'll definitely be making this again.


Uchenna Njoku
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This is the best bruschetta recipe I have ever tried. The tomatoes are so fresh and flavorful and the garlic and basil add the perfect amount of flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


ZACK MINK
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I just made this bruschetta and it was so easy and delicious! I used cherry tomatoes and fresh basil from my garden. I will definitely be making this again.


Tracy Buzzard
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Wow! This bruschetta is amazing! I love the combination of fresh tomatoes, garlic, and basil. It's the perfect appetizer or snack.


Arian Nafis
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This is my new go-to recipe for bruschetta. It has the perfect balance of flavors and the tomatoes are so juicy and flavorful.


Samuel Owusu Boamah
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I am so glad I decided to try this bruschetta recipe. It was simple to make and the end result was delicious. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Happiness Lovelyn
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I have been looking for an authentic Sicilian bruschetta recipe for a long time and I have finally found it! I used fresh tomatoes from my garden, and the flavor was incredible.