Bangin' Bruschetta Recipe

Name: Bangin' Bruschetta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 tablespoons olive oil; 1 baguette, cut on the diagonal into 1/2-inch slices; 1 medium-sized black eggplant, cut lengthwise into 1/2-inch slices; 1 Vidalia onion, cut into 1/2-inch disks; Salt; 2 Roma tomatoes, pulp removed, cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 1 clove garlic, minced Freshly ground black pepper; 2 pepperoncini peppers, diced, plus 2 tablespoons pickling juice; 1/2 cup finely grated manchego cheese; Preheat grill to medium-high.

Servings: persons

5 tablespoons olive oil
1 baguette, cut on the diagonal into 1/2-inch slices
1 medium-sized black eggplant, cut lengthwise into 1/2-inch slices
1 Vidalia onion, cut into 1/2-inch disks
Salt
2 Roma tomatoes, pulp removed, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 clove garlic, minced Freshly ground black pepper
2 pepperoncini peppers, diced, plus 2 tablespoons pickling juice
1/2 cup finely grated manchego cheese
Preheat grill to medium-high.

1
Using 2 tablespoons of the olive oil, brush both sides of the baguette slices and grill until golden brown and lightly charred around the edges, about 1 to 2 minutes on each side.
2
Remove from grill and set aside.
3
Using another 2 tablespoons olive oil, brush eggplant and onion and grill until lightly charred, 3 to 4 minutes on each side.
4
Remove eggplant and onion from heat, season with salt, and set aside, on a cutting board, until cool enough to handle.
5
Slice both into 1/2-inch cubes.
6
Combine eggplant, onion, tomato, garlic, remaining tablespoon olive oil, black pepper, pepperoncini and pickling juice in a bowl.
7
Toss to combine and check for seasoning, adding additional salt, if necessary.
8
Assemble toasts on a serving platter and place a heaping spoonful of vegetable mixture on top of each.
9
Sprinkle with cheese and serve.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 tablespoons olive oil, 1 baguette, cut on the diagonal into 1/2-inch slices, 1 medium-sized black eggplant, cut lengthwise into 1/2-inch slices, 1 Vidalia onion, cut into 1/2-inch disks, and more.

Yes, Bangin' Bruschetta falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Bangin' Bruschetta

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