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Ingredients
for
4
Bruschetta with Almond Pesto and Grapes
25 min., ready in 35 min.
Time:
Ingredientsfor
- Ingredients
- 120 grams almonds
- 1 garlic clove
- 4 Tbsps lemon juice
- 1 tsp Apple syrup
- 5 Tbsps grapeseed oil
- salt
- cayenne pepper
- 250 grams seedless Grape (red and white)
- 2 centiliters white Port wine
- 2 Tbsps scallions
- 1 tsp pink Peppercorns
- Sea salt
- 12 slices Ciabatta
Preparation
1.
Toast the almonds in a dry pan until fragrant, then remove from the heat and let cool. Peel the garlic, and puree in a blender with the almonds, 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, the apple syrup, and 2-3 tablespoons of oil. Season to taste with salt and cayenne pepper.
2.
Rinse and trim the grapes, then halve lengthwise. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a pan. Add the grapes, sauté briefly, then add the port wine and 2 tablespoons of lemon juice. Remove from the heat and mix in the chives and pink peppercorns. Season to taste with salt.
3.
Preheat the broiler.
4.
Drizzle the ciabatta slice with the remaining oil. Toast under the broiler on both sides until golden brown. Remove from the oven and spread with the almond pesto. Top with the grapes, and serve.