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Cumin Spiced Tomato Bruschette
Servings: x4
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes
Cuisine Type: Italian, North American
Ingredients:
  • 1/2 tsp cumin seed
  • 1/3 tsp coriander, seed
  • 1/4 tsp peppercorns, black
  • 1 clove garlic, minced (~1 tsp)
  • 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4 tsp salt, kosher
  • 1/2 bread, french baguette, whole wheat, halved lenghtwise, then cut into 4 portions
  • 1 lb tomatoes, hot house, halved lengthwise and sliced crosswise 1/4" thick
Instructions:
  1. Prep
    1. Preheat broiler.
  2. Cooking
    1. Toast cumin and coriander seeds in a dry small heavy skillet over medium heat, stirring, until fragrant and a shade darker, about 2 minutes.
    2. Add peppercorns and toast, stirring, 1 minute.
    3. Cool spices, then finely grind in coffee/spice grinder.
    4. Cook garlic in oil in a large heavy pan over medium low heat, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
    5. Stir in spice mixture and salt and cook, stirring, 1 minute.
    6. Brush the cut side of each bread slice with some of spiced oil and transfer, oiled sides up, to a baking sheet.
    7. Add tomatoes to pan and cook, without stirring, until liquid released from tomatoes and simmer 2 minutes, then remove from heat.
    8. Broil bread about 3 inches from heat for 1 minute.
    9. Then top with tomatoes and drizzle with juices remaining in pan.
    10. Broil bruschette about 3 inches from heat until edges of bread are golden, 1 to 2 minutes.
Nutritional Facts
Nutrient (per serving)% DV
Calories 1749%
Total Fat 7g10%
    Saturated Fat 1g5%
    Trans Fat 0g--
Cholesterol 0mg0%
Sodium 387mg16%
Total Carbohydrate 25g8%
    Dietary Fiber 3g10%
    Sugars 0g--
Protein 4g9%
Vitamin A 710iu14%
Vitamin C 12mg19%
Calcium 39mg4%
Iron 2mg10%