Sicilian Bruschetta Recipe

Name: Sicilian Bruschetta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 loaf (1 lb.) crusty Italian bread such as ciabatta, cut into 1/3-in.-thick slices; About 6 tbsp. olive oil, divided; 1 large eggplant, cut into 1/2-in. dice (about 4 cups); 2 tablespoons minced garlic; 1 cup chopped celery; 1 cup chopped red bell pepper; 1 cup chopped green olives; 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

Servings: persons

1 loaf (1 lb.) crusty Italian bread such as ciabatta, cut into 1/3-in.-thick slices
About 6 tbsp. olive oil, divided
1 large eggplant, cut into 1/2-in. dice (about 4 cups)
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped red bell pepper
1 cup chopped green olives
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

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0. Lay bread on a baking sheet and drizzle with about 2 tbsp. oil. Bake until toasted and light golden brown, about 5 minutes. Set aside.
2
Heat 2 tbsp. oil in a large nonstick frying pan over medium-high heat. Cook eggplant, stirring often, until softened and starting to brown, about 8 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
3
In the same pan, cook garlic in remaining 2 tbsp. oil, stirring, until fragrant, 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, the vinegar, tomato paste, raisins, and pine nuts and cook until heated through. Stir in reserved eggplant, salt, and sugar, then mix in herbs.
4
Serve caponata with ricotta on the toasted bread.
5
Make ahead: Chill caponata up to 2 days and store toasts airtight up to 2 days.
6
Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.

415

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 loaf (1 lb.) crusty Italian bread such as ciabatta, cut into 1/3-in.-thick slices, About 6 tbsp. olive oil, divided, 1 large eggplant, cut into 1/2-in. dice (about 4 cups), 2 tablespoons minced garlic, and more.

Yes, Sicilian 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.

Sicilian Bruschetta

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