This recipe has been graciously shared by Village Farms' employee Rob Kenney, Director of Financial Operations, Canada. Thanks Rob!
INGREDIENTS
8 Sinfully Sweet Campari (or equivalent volume of other VF tomatoes), diced
½ cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil
4 cloves of organic garlic, minced
½ cup extra virgin organic olive oil
3 tablespoons organic balsamic vinegar
½ teaspoon sea salt
½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 whole wheat baguette
¼ cup organic fresh basil, finely chopped
½ cup organic red onion, diced
1 medium sized block of asiago cheese
1 medium sized block of parmesan cheese
Preparation:
In large bowl combine all ingredients except the cheeses and bread. Mix well, cover the bowl with cellophane wrap and place in the fridge for a minimum of 2 hours. The longer you leave this in the fridge the better it tastes as the flavours get a chance to mix (no more than 24 hours though).
- Adjust the top rack in oven to be about 5” from the broiler element. Preheat oven on high broiler setting.
- Cut the baguette into ½ thick slices. Brush with olive oil and place flat on a cookie sheet.
- Broil the baguette slices until they are just starting to turn slightly brown (ie. Very lightly toasted). Make sure to watch this part carefully as they can burn VERY quickly.
- Remove the baguette slices from the over (leave the broiler on).
- Spoon the chilled bruschetta mixture onto the baguette slices (about a ¾” thick layer, spread evenly).
- Sprinkle the grated asiago and parmesan cheese on top of the bruschetta and place back under the broiler.
- Broil until the cheese has melted and is just starting to bubble.
- Remove, allow to cool a little and serve.
- Goes very well with a Shiraz or Syrah red wine.
ENJOY!