This easy and delicious Bruschetta recipe from Nigella is perfect for a quick snack or appetizer. With creamy avocado or juicy tomato on crispy, toasted sourdough, it’s a simple yet flavorful dish that can be made using everyday ingredients. Enjoy the vibrant combination of fresh flavors with every bite!
Ingredients Needed
Tomato Bruschetta:
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) olive oil
- 2 thick slices of toasted sourdough
- 1 ripe tomato (roughly chopped)
- Maldon sea salt flakes (to taste)
- Pepper (to taste)
Avocado Bruschetta:
- 1 ripe avocado
- 2 teaspoons (10ml) fresh lime juice
- Maldon sea salt flakes (to taste)
- Pepper (to taste)
- 4 thick slices of toasted sourdough
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
How To Make Bruschetta
- For the Tomato Bruschetta: Drizzle most of the olive oil over each piece of toast and top with the chopped tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then drizzle the remaining oil over the top.
- For the Avocado Bruschetta: Halve the avocado and scoop the flesh into a bowl, adding lime juice. Mash roughly with a fork and season. Spread the mixture clumpily on each slice of toast and sprinkle with chopped parsley.
Recipe Tips
- Use fresh, ripe ingredients: The flavor of the tomatoes and avocado is key to this dish, so make sure they are at their ripest for the best taste.
- Toast the bread well: Make sure the sourdough is crispy enough to hold the toppings without getting soggy.
- Add extra lime for zing: If you love a tangy kick, feel free to add a little more lime juice to the avocado mixture.
- Garnish with herbs: A sprinkle of fresh parsley or basil can elevate the flavor and make the dish look even more appetizing.
How To Leftovers?
Let any leftover bruschetta cool to room temperature. Then, store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 day. It’s best to store the tomato and avocado toppings separately to keep the bread from getting soggy.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 slice (43g)
- Calories: 74
- Total Fat: 3.3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.38g
- Sodium: 102.3mg
- Potassium: 78.3mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 9.5g
- Dietary Fiber: 0.86g
- Sugars: 1.2g
Try More Nigella Recipes:
- Nigella Carrot And Coriander Soup
- Nigella Mackerel Pate
- Nigella Blackberry And Apple Crumble
- Nigella Dauphinoise Potatoes
Nigella Bruschetta Recipe
Description
This easy and delicious Bruschetta recipe from Nigella is perfect for a quick snack or appetizer. With creamy avocado or juicy tomato on crispy, toasted sourdough, it’s a simple yet flavorful dish that can be made using everyday ingredients. Enjoy the vibrant combination of fresh flavors with every bite!
Ingredients
Tomato Bruschetta:
Avocado Bruschetta:
Instructions
- For the Tomato Bruschetta: Drizzle most of the olive oil over each piece of toast and top with the chopped tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then drizzle the remaining oil over the top.
- For the Avocado Bruschetta: Halve the avocado and scoop the flesh into a bowl, adding lime juice. Mash roughly with a fork and season. Spread the mixture clumpily on each slice of toast and sprinkle with chopped parsley.
Notes
- Use fresh, ripe ingredients: The flavor of the tomatoes and avocado is key to this dish, so make sure they are at their ripest for the best taste.
- Toast the bread well: Make sure the sourdough is crispy enough to hold the toppings without getting soggy.
- Add extra lime for zing: If you love a tangy kick, feel free to add a little more lime juice to the avocado mixture.
- Garnish with herbs: A sprinkle of fresh parsley or basil can elevate the flavor and make the dish look even more appetizing.