Bruschettas

Easy Red
Illustration appellation
Appellation(s)
  • Beaujolais
Bruschettas Bruschettas - ©Emma Vernay

Enjoy a sunny aperitif by pairing a trio of bruschettas with a Beaujolais Pierres Dorées.

Ingredients

  • ROASTED TOMATO & WHIPPED FETA BRUSCHETTA
  • 15 or so cherry tomatoes
  • 150g feta
  • 4 tbsp Greek yoghurt
  • 2 tbsp olive oil + a drizzle
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 4 slices of Pain de Campagne (French country bread)
  • Salt/pepper
  • MARINATED PEPPERS, GARLIC & BASIL BRUSCHETTA
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 1 yellow bell pepper
  • 4 slices of Pain de Campagne (French country bread)
  • 1 garlic clove
  • A few basil leaves
  • Olive oil
  • Salt/pepper
  • RICOTTA, CURED HAM & MELON BRUSCHETTA
  • 100g ricotta
  • 4 slices of Pain de Campagne (French country bread)
  • 4 thin slices of cured ham
  • 1/4 melon
  • Olive oil
  • Salt/pepper

Preparation

  • Step 1Preheat oven to 180°C.
  • Step 2Wash the cherry tomatoes and cut them in half.
  • Step 3Place the tomatoes on a baking tray, drizzle over some olive oil. Roast in the oven for 10 minutes at 180°C.
  • Step 4It's time to eat, don't forget to open a cuvée of Beaujolais Pierres Dorées
  • Step 5Spread the whipped feta on the slices of bread and add a few roasted cherry tomatoes.
  • Step 6Preheat oven to 200°C.
  • Step 7Wash the bell peppers, cut in half and remove the seeds.
  • Step 8Place them on a baking tray, skin side facing upwards.
  • Step 9Roast in the oven for 20 to 30 minutes, until the skin starts to blacken.
  • Step 10As soon as they come out of the oven, seal the peppers in a glass container for 40 or so minutes.
  • Step 11Once cool, remove the skin and cut into slices.
  • Step 12Move on to the bread.
  • Step 13Peel the garlic clove then cut it in half. Rub the garlic over one side of the bread.
  • Step 14Place the slices of pepper on top, add a drizzle of olive oil, season.
  • Step 15Garnish with basil leaves, and it’s ready!
  • Step 16Tip: Any leftover slices of pepper can be kept for a few days in a small jar. Make sure the peppers are fully submerged in olive oil!
  • Step 17In a bowl, whip the ricotta with a drizzle of olive oil, and some salt and pepper.
  • Step 18Finely dice the melon.
  • Step 19Spread the ricotta on the bread.
  • Step 20Add the cured ham and melon.
  • Step 21Finish with a twist of pepper and a drizzle of olive oil.
  • Step 22
Bruschettas 2 - © Emma Vernay / Vins du Beaujolais