Bruschetta with Three Peppers, Tuna and Bella Lodi Cheese

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Type of meal : | Hors d’oeuvres | Hors d’oeuvres

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Ingredients

Bruschette:
4 x 1 1/2 cm ( 4 x 1 1/2 inch) slices crusty white bread
60 ml (1/4 cup) olive oil
1 garlic clove, cut in half
Topping:
45 ml (3 tbsp) olive oil
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
60 ml (1/4 cup) red onion, finely chopped
2 ml (1/2 tsp) anchovy paste
10 ml (2 tsp.) lemon juice
60 ml (1/4 cup each) each red, yellow and green pepper, diced
270 g (9 oz) canned tuna, drained
salt and pepper to taste
15 ml (1 tbsp) dried oregano
250 ml (1 cup) Parmesan cheese, shaved

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 200°C / 400°F.
2. Brush both sides of bread slices with olive oil. Place on a cookie sheet and bake 5 minutes until golden.
3. Remove bread from oven and rub tops with garlic gloves halves. Set aside.
4. Combine oil, garlic, red onion, anchovy paste and lemon juice in a bowl.
5. Add peppers and drained tuna. Add salt and pepper to taste, then stir in oregano.
6. Spread mixture over toasted bread slices and top with cheese shavings.

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Imported on 2011-01-20 20:26:46 — Original ID:2182

• Type of Meal Hors D'oeuvres

Type of Meal Hors D'oeuvres