Heart Shaped Bruschette! A Starter for Valentine’s Day

How to resist in Love? How to resist in italian Bruschette? Surprise your better half with this easy edition of the italian classic for Valentine’s Day and enjoy it together with a glass of white wine, while dreaming of your next trip in Italy! ?

Prep Time 15 mins

Rest Time 30 mins

Total Time 45 mins

Cooking Method: Grilling

Cuisine: Italian, Mediterranean

Course: Appetizers, Snacks & Sandwiches

Difficulty: Beginner

Servings: 2

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

2 bread slices (not too thin)
1 tomato (preferably San Marzano pomodori)
2 clove garlic (peeled)
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp oregano (dried)

Instructions

1
Prepare the tomatoes mix; cut the tomatoes into small pieces. Place them in a bowl. Add 1 clove garlic finely cut, the basil and oregano. Season with salt and toss until all ingredients combine together. Leave aside for about 30 minutes so as all flavors blend together.
2
Cut the bread using a heart-shaped cutting mold (or at list a sharp knife). Toast it.

It is important that the bread is toasted outside, but soft inside.
The best way to toast the bread is on a BBQ grill but can toast it on a hot plate or in a pan, without adding oil. You can toast it also in an oven with grill function at 200 ° C for 7-8 minutes, remembering to turn the slices halfway.
3
Once the bread is toasted and still warm, rub the second garlic clove over it. Place a few spoonfuls of tomatoes mix on top and serve.

Serve them immediately, so that the bread does not absorb too much liquid from the tomatoes and remains crispy.

Notes

Ingredient quantities are for 2 bruschette.
I normally use "Casereccio pane" as prescribed by the italian recipe (e.g Schar) but you can use any type of country-style bread.
Needless to say, you can enjoy these delicious bruschette throughout the year (being in love or not)!

Especially dedicated to my friend Theresa

Read it online: https://catinmykitchen.gr/recipe/valentines-day-bruschette/

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