Bruschetta with mozzarella, artichokes and cherry tomatoes
4 servings
40 minutes
Bruschetta with mozzarella, artichokes, and cherry is a vibrant representative of Italian cuisine, combining crispy baguette, tender mozzarella cheese, and juicy vegetables. This dish has roots in rural Italy where bruschetta originally served as a way to use up yesterday's bread. Baking makes the baguette crispy while the combination of pesto, passata, and olives adds depth of flavor. Artichokes provide a light tanginess and cherry adds freshness and a sweet note. It is a versatile appetizer perfect for an aperitif or light lunch, especially alongside a green salad and a glass of white wine. Due to its simplicity in preparation and balanced taste, bruschetta becomes an ideal choice for those wanting to enjoy classic Italian flavors.
1
Preheat the oven to 220 degrees. Cut the baguette in half lengthwise, place it on a baking sheet cut side up, and lightly dry it in the oven.
- French baguette: 1 piece
2
Place the passata on each half, then divide the remaining ingredients into four equal portions. Season and salt to taste. Bake for 10 minutes until the cheese is slightly melted and the bread is golden and crispy. Serve with a green salad.
- Passata (sieved tomatoes): 6 tablespoons
- Cherry tomatoes: 75 g
- Pitted black olives: 40 g
- Red onion: 0.5 head
- Canned artichoke hearts: 125 g
- Pesto: 2 g
- Mozzarella cheese: 125 g
