Description
These Bitty Bella Bruschettas are a delightful appetizer or vegetarian main dish, featuring savory baby bella mushrooms atop crispy ciabatta slices.
Ingredients
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- 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