Cream Cheese And Pesto Bruschetta With Fresh Basil Flowers Food

CREAM CHEESE AND PESTO BRUSCHETTA WITH FRESH BASIL FLOWERS

Steps:

• Wash and cut each tomato into quarters. Place in a pan with a tiny drizzle of olive oil. Allow to cook covered on medium heat for 1 min. Turn the tomatoes and cook for 1 min on each side. Drizzle more oil if you find it necessary. Cook until the tomatoes begin to soften but don't over cook them. Once ready, set aside.
• Toast the bread in toaster or oven if you are making more than two people.
• Spread the creme cheese equally between the slices.
• Add a layer of pesto sauce over the creme cheese topped by 2 pieces of tomatoes.
• Garnish with some freshly chopped basil leaves or some basil flowers, some lightly toasted pinenuts or simply some toasted sunflower seeds. Enjoy

CREAM CHEESE AND PESTO BRUSCHETTA WITH FRESH BASIL

Steps:

• 1. Wash and cut each tomato into quarters. Place in a pan with a tiny drizzle of olive oil. Allow to cook covered on medium heat for 1 min. Turn the tomatoes and cook for 1 min on each side. Drizzle more oil if you find it necessary. Cook until the tomatoes begin to soften but don't over cook them. Once ready, set aside.
• 2. Toast the bread in toaster or oven if you are making more than two people.
• 3. Spread the creme cheese equally between the slices.
• 4. Add a layer of pesto sauce over the creme cheese topped by 2 pieces of tomatoes.
• 5. Garnish with some freshly chopped basil leaves or some basil flowers, some toasted pine nuts or simply some toasted sunflower seeds. Enjoy

PESTO BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• Arrange bread slices on an ungreased baking sheet. Spread with pesto; top with tomatoes and cheese. Broil 4 in. from the heat for 3-5 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.

BASIL CREAM CHEESE BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• Place bread on an ungreased baking sheet. Broil 6-8 in. from the heat for 3-4 minutes or until golden brown. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the tomato, onion and olives; set aside. , Combine cream cheese and basil; spread over the untoasted side of bread. Broil 3 minutes longer or until cheese is melted and edges are golden brown. Top with tomato mixture. Serve warm.