Bruschetta with Roasted Vegetables

Vegetarian
Health score
7%
Bruschetta with Roasted Vegetables
125 min.
4
211kcal

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Indulge in the vibrant flavors of our Bruschetta with Roasted Vegetables, a delightful vegetarian dish that transforms simple ingredients into a culinary masterpiece. This recipe is perfect for those who appreciate the rustic charm of Italian cuisine, combining the rich, smoky notes of roasted eggplant and radicchio with the aromatic essence of garlic. The process may take a little time, but the satisfying results are well worth the wait.

As you prepare the dish, the enticing aroma of garlic roasting in the oven will fill your kitchen, setting the stage for a wonderful meal. Each bite of the grilled bread, topped with a coarse puree of roasted vegetables, offers a perfect balance of textures and flavors. The sweetness of the bread complements the slightly bitter undertones of radicchio, while the eggplant adds a creamy richness that is simply irresistible.

This Bruschetta serves as an excellent appetizer, snack, or starter, making it an ideal choice for gatherings or a cozy night in. With just a handful of ingredients and a bit of patience, you can create a dish that not only pleases the palate but also showcases the beauty of vegetarian cooking. Enjoy this culinary journey and share the love of good food with friends and family!

Ingredients

  • servings pat of butter 
  • loaf crusty sweet french italian cut into slices
  • large eggplant 
  •  heads garlic 
  • clove spring garlic 
  • servings olive oil 
  • large head radicchio thinly 

Equipment

  • food processor
  • paper towels
  • oven
  • grill

Directions

  1. Rub the garlic on the bread slices. Grill bread on Tuscan grill.
  2. Slice eggplant into 1/4-inch rounds. Salt and dry between paper towels.
  3. Cut radicchio into quarters. Rub both radicchio and eggplant with olive oil. Put on sheet pans and cook in a preheated 350 degree F oven. Cook until radicchio is wilted (or just grill). Cook eggplant until it begins to brown (about 10 to 15 minutes).
  4. Roast 1 or 2 heads of garlic.
  5. Cut across top to expose all cloves (cut 1/3 way down).
  6. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with thyme.
  7. Bake in a preheated 350 degree F oven, covered for about 40 minutes.
  8. Remove cover, put pat of butter on it.
  9. Bake for 20 more minutes until it caramelizes. When cooked, grab whole head of garlic and squeeze into food processor.
  10. Add eggplant and radicchio into food processor. Pulse until mixture becomes a coarse puree.
  11. Add salt, pepper and olive oil, to taste.

Nutrition Facts

Calories211kcal
Protein4.57%
Fat75.09%
Carbs20.34%

Properties

Glycemic Index
35
Glycemic Load
1.13
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
12.769999955659%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
111.12mg
Delphinidin
104.84mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
33.25mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
27.64mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:211.29kcal
10.56%
Fat:18.5g
28.46%
Saturated Fat:4.6g
28.73%
Carbohydrates:11.28g
3.76%
Net Carbohydrates:7.02g
2.55%
Sugar:4.59g
5.1%
Cholesterol:10.75mg
3.58%
Sodium:55.66mg
2.42%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:2.53g
5.07%
Vitamin K:235.94µg
224.71%
Vitamin E:4.45mg
29.7%
Manganese:0.41mg
20.64%
Copper:0.4mg
19.8%
Folate:78.17µg
19.54%
Fiber:4.26g
17.05%
Potassium:534.09mg
15.26%
Vitamin C:9.99mg
12.11%
Vitamin B6:0.16mg
8.25%
Magnesium:27.93mg
6.98%
Phosphorus:66.18mg
6.62%
Vitamin B5:0.57mg
5.73%
Zinc:0.75mg
5%
Vitamin B3:0.99mg
4.95%
Iron:0.87mg
4.85%
Vitamin B1:0.06mg
4.21%
Vitamin B2:0.07mg
4.17%
Vitamin A:175.04IU
3.5%
Calcium:31.21mg
3.12%
Selenium:1.46µg
2.09%