Publication-approved historical recipe

Trio of bruschetta

Bury (2010) · Night 3 · James Perkin

Ingredients

  • 2 ciabatta loaves, sliced 2 cm thick
  • 4 tomatoes, finely diced
  • 1 red onion, finely chopped
  • 2 white onions, one finely chopped and one sliced
  • 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
  • A handful of fresh coriander, finely chopped
  • 8 tbsp olive oil, divided
  • 2 yellow peppers, sliced
  • 200 g soft cheese
  • 300 g feta, cubed
  • A handful of pitted olives, finely chopped

Method

  1. Toast the ciabatta slices until golden on both sides.
  2. For the tomato topping, combine the tomatoes, red onion, chopped white onion, garlic, coriander, and 4 tablespoons of olive oil.
  3. For the pepper topping, sauté the peppers and sliced white onion in 2 tablespoons of olive oil for about 10 minutes, until soft and golden.
  4. For the feta topping, combine the feta and olives with the remaining olive oil.
  5. Just before serving, top separate toasts with the tomato mixture, the feta mixture, or soft cheese with the sautéed peppers and onion.