tomato and eggplant topping for bruschetta

Name: Tomato and Eggplant Topping for Bruschetta
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 25 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 medium eggplant; 1 pint(s) cherry tomatoes, cut in half then quarter each half.; - note: you may use 2 large tomatoes, that have been seeded and diced small instead.; 1 cup(s) zucchini, small dice; 1/4 cup(s) onion, small diced; 2 tablespoon(s) red wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon(s) olive oil; 2-3 teaspoon(s) sugar; 1 clove(s) garlic, minced; - salt and pepper to taste; 1 teaspoon(s) or so, fresh minced basil, thyme and/or oregano as desired; 1/4 cup(s) slivered almonds, toasted, optional

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Kathy W

New Carlisle, OH

Updated on Dec 26, 2014

This is a nice topping for bruschetta or crackers. It takes a little work, but it is worth it. Try putting a thin slice of cheese on the bruschetta first, then adding the topping.

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prep time 30 Min

cook time 25 Min

method Bake

yield

Ingredients

1 medium eggplant
1 pint cherry tomatoes, cut in half then quarter each half.
- note: you may use 2 large tomatoes, that have been seeded and diced small instead.
1 cup zucchini, small dice
1/4 cup onion, small diced
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil
2-3 teaspoons sugar
1 clove garlic, minced
- salt and pepper to taste
1 teaspoon or so, fresh minced basil, thyme and/or oregano as desired
1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted, optional

How To Make tomato and eggplant topping for bruschetta

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Poke holes in the skin of the eggplant with a fork. Bake of a baking sheet 20-25 minutes or until tender. Cool completely.

Step 2

While eggplant is cooling, quarter tomatoes, dice onion and zucchini and place in a medium bowl.
Step 3

Mix together vinegar, olive oil, sugar and garlic and set aside.
Step 4

When eggplant is cooled completely, peel and dice. (You can usually just pull the eggplant skin off without much work) Add to the tomato mixture.
Step 5

Add vinegar and oil mixture and gently toss to coat .
Step 6

Add herbs if desired.
Step 7

Let stand 2-3 hours. Check seasoning. Drain any liquid off. Mix in nuts (optional).
Step 8

Serve on toasted baguette slices, crackers or melba toast.
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