BRUSCHETTA TOPPED WITH TOMATO, BOCCONCINI & PESTO

BRUSCHETTA TOPPED WITH TOMATO, BOCCONCINI & PESTO
By: Lorena Uriarte

Bruschetta or crostini are a perfect finger food or entree.


Serves: 6
Preparation: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 10 minutes

Equipment:
Chopping board, knife, brush
Grill or oven

Ingredients:
6 slices Italian style bread (eg. Pane di Casa )
4 ripe tomatoes, washed and sliced
10 bocconcini, sliced
¼ cup pesto
A little extra olive oil

Directions:
1. Grill or toast slices of bread in the oven
2. Brush or spread each slice with a little pesto whilst still warm
3. Top with alternating slices of tomato and bocconcini
4. Drizzle with a little pesto mixed with olive oil.

Serve warm or cold.
To serve cold assemble just prior to serving so bread doesn’t go soggy.

Variations:
Goat’s Cheese & Arugula
Red onion, tomato and basil with balsamic vinegar
Roast red peppers with capers and shaved parmesan