Healthy Bruchetta
Appetizer

Healthy Bruschetta Recipe

Make lots of these Italian-style crispy toasts topped with some of our favorite flavors. Born in Tuscany, as simply grilled bread, it was used for tasting newly pressed olive oil. Americans usually embellish bruschetta with chopped tomato and fresh mozzarella. Here at Applegate we took liberties with this classic and went a step or two further. Follow the recipes for quick hors d’ouevres, or a starter course to serve your family and friends:
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    French baguette
    Garlic clove
    Extra-virgin olive oil
    Salt and pepper
    Marinated artichoke hearts
    White asparagus
    Capers
    Roasted peppers
    Mayonnaise
    Creamed horseradish
    Ground chipotle chile pepper
    Little lettuce leaf
    Cherry tomato
    Honey mustard, Dijon, or whole-grain mustard
    Fresh apple and a spoonful of chutney
    Eggs
    Chives

First, make your crispy toasts:

Thinly slice a French baguette. Arrange the slices on a baking sheet and toast on both sides under a pre-heated broiler. Lightly rub one side of each slice with a clove of peeled garlic. Then drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Make lots of these and store in airtight plastic containers. They will keep for up to two weeks.

Then, add any of the following:

A ruffle of lettuce topped with white asparagus, cheddar cheese and a spoonful of chutney.

A ruffle of lettuce topped with white asparagus, prosciutto, and a dollop of garlicky mayo.

Marinated artichoke hearts, sliced soppressata, a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil and freshly grated lemon zest.

Fire Roasted Red Pepper Sausage draped with peeled roasted peppers.

Thinly sliced roast beef with creamed horseradish, a sprinkle of capers and freshly ground black pepper.

Melted havarti cheese with a sprinkle of ground chipotle chile pepper.

Tiny club sandwiches - a little lettuce leaf,sliced turkey, mayo, a cherry tomato and chopped Sunday Bacon.

Slices of pan-fried Spinach & Feta Sausage served with a choice of honey mustard, Dijon, or whole-grain mustard.

Chicken & Apple Sausage with a slice of fresh apple and a spoonful of chutney.

Sliced hard-cooked eggs with a smear of mayo and chopped chives. Add some crumbled Sunday Bacon, if you like.