Bruschetta Duo with Tomatoes and Zucchini Croutons

Prep time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 10 minutes
4-6 portions

Ingredients

Bruschettas with tomatoes
1 garlic clove, minced
6 chopped fresh basil leaves
8 Italian tomatoes, diced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
Salt and freshly ground pepper
About 6 slices of 100% Whole Wheat Campagnolo bread, cut in four
Parmesan cheese, to garnish

Zucchini Croutons
1 French shallot (or a small onion), chopped
1 zucchini, diced
3 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and pepper
½ baguette bread
Parmesan cheese, to garnish

 

Preparation

Bruschettas with tomatoes
 
Step 1: Preheat oven to 400 °F. Put all the ingredients of the preparation for the bruschettas in a pot. Salt and pepper. Stir well. Set aside over the counter until ready to serve.
 
Step 2: Place the bread slices on a baking sheet. Sprinkle bread slices with olive oil. Bake in the oven for about 5 minutes to create bread croutons.
 
Step 3: Spread a tablespoon of bruschettas mixture on each small crust. Pepper. Garnish with cheese and serve.
 
Zucchini Croutons
 
Step 1: Preheat oven to 400 °F. In a frying pan, heat one tablespoon of olive oil. Add French shallots and zucchini. Bake for about 3 minutes, until they are cooked and no longer crunchy. Salt and pepper.
 
Step 2: Place the bread slices on a baking sheet. Sprinkle bread slices with olive oil. Bake in the oven for about 5 minutes to create bread croutons.
 
Step 3: Spread a tablespoon of zucchini mixture on each small crust. Pepper. Garnish with cheese and serve.