Maybe it is because I have a baby and another on the way, but I find everything tiny super cute these days. You know you aren’t immune to it either. How many times have you seen a new puppy or a little pair of shoes and just melted? It even happens to my carnivore every now and again. Don’t let his big frame fool you, he’s a sucker for small stuff. I personally love itty-bitty food too. That’s why this baby bella bruschetta is a big hit with this vegetarian.
PrintBitty Bella Bruschetta
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2-6 servings 1x
Description
These Bitty Bella Bruschettas are a delightful appetizer or vegetarian main dish, featuring savory baby bella mushrooms atop crispy ciabatta slices.
Ingredients
- 1 large loaf of ciabatta
- 1 quart of baby bella mushrooms
- 2-3 garlic cloves
- 1 pad of butter
- 1 small shallot
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice the ciabatta loaf into your desired size. For appetizers, cut smaller slices; for a main dish, cut larger slices.
- Peel and halve a garlic clove. Rub each slice of ciabatta with the garlic to infuse it with flavor.
- Brush each slice of bread with extra virgin olive oil and place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake the ciabatta slices in the preheated oven for about 5-7 minutes, or until they are golden brown and crispy.
- While the bread is toasting, clean and slice the baby bella mushrooms.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt the pad of butter. Add the sliced shallot and sauté for 2-3 minutes until translucent.
- Add the mushrooms to the skillet and cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are tender and have released their juices.
- Season the mushroom mixture with salt and pepper to taste.
- Top each toasted ciabatta slice with a generous spoonful of the mushroom mixture.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
For a heartier meal, serve alongside buttered peas and baked potatoes. These bruschettas can be prepared ahead of time and assembled just before serving. If you prefer a stronger garlic flavor, mince the garlic and add it to the mushroom mixture while cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 200
- Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 5
- Cholesterol: 5
This is a fantastic finger food sized appetizer, but can make a meaty (pun intended) vegetarian main dish. When I made it recently, my carnivore hubby grilled himself an organic fillet from our new meat CSA. We shared buttered peas and baked potatoes. Either way, these little mushrooms, pack in big taste. 
