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Bruschetta Variations

Mario Batali

Recipe copyright 2000, Mario Batali. All rights reserved.

Show: Molto MarioEpisode: Porco and Beans

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (8)

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Ingredients

White Bean Bruschetta:

  • 1 cup cooked canellini beans
  • 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons black olive paste
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1/2-teaspoon hot red pepper flakes
  • 1/2-teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
  • 2 tablespoons basil leaves, cut in narrow ribbons (chiffonade)
  • 1 garlic clove, thinly sliced
  • Salt and pepper
  • 4 (1-inch) thick slices Italian peasant bread, grilled

Directions

For each respective variation, combine all ingredients (except bread), seasoning each batch with salt and pepper, to taste. Spoon some of the mixture onto the bread, drizzle with high-quality extra-virgin olive oil and serve immediately.

Ceci Bean Bruschetta:

  • 1 cup cooked ceci beans (chickpeas)
  • 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons black olive paste
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
  • 2 tablespoons basil leaves, cut in narrow ribbons (chiffonade)
  • 1 garlic clove, thinly sliced
  • Salt and pepper
  • 4 (1-inch) thick slices Italian peasant bread, grilled

Tomato Basil Bruschetta: 2 red ripe tomatoes, seeded and finely chopped 4 basil leaves, cut into chiffonade 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar Salt and pepper 4 (1-inch) thick slices Italian peasant bread, grilled

Mackerel Bruschetta:

  • 1 cup cooked canellini beans
  • 1 6-ounce can cooked mackerel, in olive oil
  • 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
  • 2 tablespoons basil leaves, cut into narrow ribbons
  • 1 garlic clove, thinly sliced
  • Salt and pepper
  • 4 (1-inch) thick slices Italian peasant bread, grilled

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Comments & Reviews

  • recipe Bruschetta Variations
    Thomas Durango, CO 10-02-2009

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    Mario hits it again!

    Rated: 5 stars out of 5
    Very good recipes, tasty and simple to make.
  • recipe Bruschetta Variations
    Anonymous 07-03-2007

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    Delish!

    Rated: 5 stars out of 5
    It's quite simple to make, and the results are delicious.
  • recipe Bruschetta Variations
    Shirley Henderson, NV 04-19-2007

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    Very tasty bruschetta

    Rated: 5 stars out of 5
    I made the white bean as directed and guests raved over it. Thanks -
  • recipe Bruschetta Variations
    Sandra Round Lake, IL 10-20-2006

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    Easy and delicious!

    Rated: 5 stars out of 5
    I made only the cece bean and the tomato basil recipes, and I can tell you that they came together in no time! I have... received rave reviews for both, so bringing these to a party is definitely an ego-booster! FYI, I gave the cece beans a rough chop, because if left intact, they tend to roll off of the toast!Read more
  • recipe Bruschetta Variations
    Erik East Lansing, MI 11-16-2005

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    One of my favorite dishes of all time

    Rated: 5 stars out of 5
    The White Bean Bruschetta is absolutely amazing. When I make it sometimes I use more spices and less oil, but regardless... this is one of the best recipes out there, of any type of food. This is an absolute must to try!Read more
  • recipe Bruschetta Variations
    Pearl Glen Ridge, NJ 09-04-2005

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    a winner

    Rated: 5 stars out of 5
    this recipe is easy to prepare. Tastes delicious and guests want the recipe. That is a winner to me.
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