Fig And Prosciutto Bruschetta
Super easy Italian bruschetta recipe. Our simple fig and prosciutto bruschetta make the perfect little party appetisers.
I just love bruschetta! I love how easy they are to make and how fresh and tasty the ingredients are.
They literally burst with flavour and go perfectly with a glass of bubbles.
Honestly, one of the most simple appetisers you can make.
Fig And Prosciutto Bruschetta Ingredients
- 8 slices of sourdough bread
- 3 tablespoon olive oil - I don't measure this out, I just drizzle as much as I like.
- 1 garlic clove - peeled and left whole
- 250g mozzarella - torn into strips
- 8 slices of prosciutto
- 4 juicy ripe figs - quartered
- handful of basil
- Salt and cracked black pepper - to season
Equipment Needed
- Toaster - or you can use a grill or griddle pan
- Tablespoon
- Chopping board
- Vegetable knife
How To Make Fig And Prosciutto Bruschetta
- Lightly toast the sourdough bread.
- Rub the surface of the bread with the garlic clove.
- Drizzle with a little olive oil then top with mozzarella strips a slice of prosciutto, fig and some torn basil leaves.
- Add another little drizzle of olive oil and season with salt and cracked black pepper to your liking.
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Make Italian Bruschetta Your Way
With bruschetta you can really mix up the toppings and add whatever you fancy. Try out any of the following combinations, they're delicious!
- Freshly chopped tomatoes with a drizzle of Balsamic vinegar and olive oil.
- Mozzarella with chilli and sage.
- Fig jam with crumbled blue cheese and walnuts.
- Smashed borlotti beans with mint and lemon zest.
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How To Serve Bruschetta
- Perfect alongside some other Italian style nibbles for a laid back evening.
- Great as party appetisers.
- For a delicious, easy lunch.
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Fig And Prosciutto Bruschetta
A delicious Italian snack recipe - perfect as a starter, party appetiser or easy lunch.
Ingredients
- 8 slices sourdough bread
- 3 tbs olive oil
- 1 garlic clove - peeled and left whole
- 250g mozzarella - torn into strips
- 8 slices prosciutto
- 4 figs
- Handful of Basil
Instructions
- Lightly toast the sourdough bread.
- Rub the surface of the bread with the garlic clove.
- Drizzle with a little olive oil then top with mozzarella strips a slice of prosciutto, fig and some torn basil leaves.
- Add another little drizzle of olive oil and season with salt and cracked black pepper to your liking
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 389Total Fat: 16gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 1346mgCarbohydrates: 39gFiber: 2gSugar: 7gProtein: 22g
Nutritional content will vary depending on the exact ingredients you use and how careful you are with measuring - this nutritional information is given as a general guide only and may not be accurate - you should always calculate your own nutritional information especially if you have specific dietary requirements.
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Wendy is the creator of Daisies & Pie, a UK food blog sharing easy meals and home lifestyle tips since 2012
