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Trio of Bruschetta: Celery and Lime Bruschetta
4.6 from 10 votes

Trio of Bruschetta: Celery and Lime Bruschetta

Whether you're entertaining or relaxing, this recipe hits the spot.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 215 kcal
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Italian, Vegetarian, Vegan

Ingredients

Bread
  • 4 lices bread sliced 1cm/0.5" thick, preferably slightly stale, crusty, good quality; includes sourdough or ciabatta
  • 1 garlic halved (unpeeled, clove
Celery and Lime Topping
  • 6 celery large sticks
  • 1 garlic peeled, clove
  • 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1/4 tsp salt , plus more to taste
  • black pepper

Instructions

Bread
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  1. Preheat a griddle pan or barbecue (grill side, not hotplate side) on high.
  2. Place bread on the barbecue or griddle pan, and cook each side until nicely toasted and golden brown with char lines. You can also toast the bread in a toaster or grill/broil.
  3. Remove from heat and rub the surface of the bread lightly with the garlic.
Celery and Lime Topping
  1. Cut 5 1/2 of the celery sticks into chunks (about 4 cups) and place into food processor with remaining ingredients and whizz until smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  2. Dice the remaining 1/2 celery stick. Stir into the celery puree.
Assemble
  1. Spread topping onto bread. Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and serve immediately.

Notes

  • It is best to use slightly stale bread for bruschetta because then the grilled bread is crunchier and withstands the juices from the toppings better without going soggy. Soggy bruschetta is so disappointing!
  • To make ahead, grill the bread and leave overnight (not in a container or covered in anyway) to dry out and become stale. This makes the bread even crunchier which is even more authentic. To serve, reheat in a moderate oven, then rub with garlic.
  • Adapted from Michel Chiappa's "Simply Italian".
  • Nutrition per serving.

Nutrition Information

Serving 49g Calories 215cal (11%) Carbohydrates 18.6g (6%) Protein 3.9g (8%) Fat 14.6g (22%) Saturated Fat 2.2g (11%) Sodium 208mg (9%) Potassium 47mg (1%) Fiber 0.8g (3%) Sugar 0.8g (2%) Vitamin C 0.8mg (1%) Calcium 20mg (2%) Iron 1.3mg (7%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 215

% Daily Value*

Serving 49g
Calories 215cal 11%
Carbohydrates 18.6g 6%
Protein 3.9g 8%
Fat 14.6g 22%
Saturated Fat 2.2g 11%
Sodium 208mg 9%
Potassium 47mg 1%
Fiber 0.8g 3%
Sugar 0.8g 2%
Vitamin C 0.8mg 1%
Calcium 20mg 2%
Iron 1.3mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.