Follow these steps for perfect results
Cherry tomatoes
quartered
Button mushrooms
cleaned and sliced
Mint Leaves (Pudina)
Salt
to taste
Pepper
to taste
Garlic
Baguette
sliced
Lemon
Blitz mint, garlic, salt, pepper, and olive oil in a food processor until a coarse texture is achieved.
Alternatively, mince the mint and garlic with a sharp knife and a chopping board.
Heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a pan.
Saute the cleaned and sliced mushrooms until all the moisture has evaporated and the mushrooms are dry.
Add the coarsely ground mint-garlic mixture along with a tablespoon of freshly squeezed lemon juice.
Continue to cook for a minute and turn off the heat.
Slice the baguette and brush both sides with olive oil.
Bake the slices in a preheated 180 C oven for 10 minutes or until the baguette is golden brown and lightly crisp.
Toast the baguette slices on a pan on medium heat until it turns brown and crisp.
Top the baguette with the warm mushroom mixture and quartered tomatoes.
Optionally sprinkle with chili flakes and drizzle with olive oil.
Serve immediately.
Expert advice for the best results
Add a sprinkle of red pepper flakes for a touch of heat.
Use a variety of mushrooms for a more complex flavor.
Toast the baguette just before serving to keep it crispy.
Everything you need to know before you start
10 minutes
The mushroom mixture can be made ahead of time.
Arrange bruschetta on a platter, garnished with fresh mint.
Serve as an appetizer.
Pair with soup or salad.
Pairs well with the mushrooms and herbs
Discover the story behind this recipe
Bruschetta is a classic Italian antipasto.
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