Food & Beverage Intl. - Bruschetta & Toasted Flatbread Recipe

RECIPE

Bruschetta & Toasted Flatbread Recipe
By FBWorld Team

Here's a great recipe for anyone that wants a quick and tasty dish o serve at a party or as an appetizer to dinner guests. You'll be surprised how much flavor can come from such simplicity. Thanks to the folks at Kontos Foods for the recipe.

Bruschetta & Toasted Flatbread

Bruschetta Ingredients:
Red and Yellow Grape Tomatoes, (diced)
Onion, (finely diced)
Fresh Basil Leaves, (chopped)
Garlic, (finely chopped)
Olive Oil
Black Pepper (optional)
Balsamic Glaze* (optional)

Flatbread Ingredients:
Flatbread ingredients:
Kontos Flatbread
Butter, (softened or oil)
Fresh Herbs , (finely chopped (basil, parsley, oregano, or rosemary)

Bruschetta Procedures:
Combine tomato, onion, garlic, and basil with a little oil. If preparing in advance, refrigerate in covered container until ready to serve. Serve with prepared crispy flatbread wedges (see below).

Flatbread Procedures:
Preheat oven to 375°F. Brush Kontos Flatbread with butter or oil. Place on a baking sheet and sprinkle with herbs. Heat in oven for about 2 minutes (or longer if you prefer them crispier). Cut into 1 to 11/2 inch strips or wedges and place in serving basket. To add a spicy zip, sprinkle flatbread with red pepper flakes, white or black sesame seeds, and/or cracked black pepper.

*Balsamic Glaze Ingredients:
1 cup Balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup Water
1/4 cup Brown Sugar.

Procedures:
Combine and reduce by 50% over medium heat while stirring constantly.