Bruschetta Romana Piccante (Spicy Roman Bruschetta)

Title:
Bruschetta Romana Piccante (Spicy Roman Bruschetta)

Yield:
4 Servings

Categories:
Appetizers,
Italian,
Lunch,
Snacks,
Vegetarian




Ingredients:





   3/4 ts Red wine vinegar


   1/4 c  Olive oil


     6 tb Parsley, chopped


     3 tb Basil, chopped


   1/2 ts Garlic, minced


   1/8 ts Red pepper flakes -=OR=-


     1    Red chili, minced


     2 tb Fresh breadcrumbs, if needed


     6 sl Italian country-style bread,


          -- cut 3/4" to 1" thick &


          -- halved


     1 tb Olive oil






 Whisk together the vinegar & oil.  Stir in the parsley & basil.  Add the


 garlic & pepper flakes.  Leave for 2 hours to let the flavours meld. If the


 mixture seems to thin, add the breadcrumbs.


 


 Grill or toast the bread slices.  While they are still warm, brush with a


 little olive oil, spread with the bruschetta topping & serve.


 


 Carol Field, "Italy in Small Bites"


 


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