Mozzarella & Pepper Bruschetta
Nothing beats the classics, and this Italian recipe for bruschetta is just that. The crunchy texture of the grilled Italian bread contrasts with a melting mozzarella topping and soft herby peppers. A couple of olives finish this traditional combination of flavours.
Cooking time
Prep time
4 portions
Ingredients
- 55 grams Bertolli Originale buttery spread
- 1 large red pepper deseeded and cut into thin strips
- 1 pinch of sugar
- 1 tbsp dried or fresh rosemary
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 8 slices Italian style bread such as ciabatta
- 16 black olives
- 100 grams fresh mozzarella cheese thinly sliced
| Energy (kcal) | 286 kcal |
| Energy (kJ) | 1196 kJ |
| Protein (g) | 9.6 g |
| Carbohydrate incl. fibre (g) | 24.0 g |
| Carbohydrate excl. fibre (g) | 21.6 g |
| Sugar (g) | 2.1 g |
| Fibre (g) | 2.3 g |
| Fat (g) | 17.0 g |
| Saturated fat (g) | 5.5 g |
| Unsaturated fat (g) | 10.4 g |
| Monounsaturated fat (g) | 5.8 g |
| Polyunsaturated fat (g) | 4.6 g |
| Trans fat (g) | 0.0 g |
| Cholesterol (mg) | 20 mg |
| Sodium (mg) | 516 mg |
| Salt (g) | 1.29 g |
| Vitamin A (IU) | 1788 IU |
| Vitamin C (mg) | 43.9 mg |
| Calcium (mg) | 178 mg |
| Iron (mg) | 1.96 mg |
| Potassium (mg) | 145 mg |
Instructions
- Heat the Bertolli spread in a frying pan and stir in the peppers, sugar and herbs. Cover and cook gently for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the peppers are very soft but not brown. Stir in the lemon juice.
- Grill the ciabatta bread slices on both sides until golden brown.
- Pile the pepper mixture on to the toast and top each slice with 2 olives and some mozzarella cheese.
- Place under a hot grill for 1-2 minutes until the cheese has melted. Serve immediately.
