Bruschetta with Spicy Broccoli Topping

• portioner: Makes 4 bruschettas.

Ingredienser

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

4 garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped

Pinch hot red pepper flakes

1 pound fresh green broccoli, peeled, stalks and flowerets cut into small pieces

1 cup water

Salt

10 oil-cured black olives, pitted and coarsely chopped

4 slices country bread, each about ¾ inch thick

2 garlic cloves, peeled and cut in half

Extra-virgin olive oil for drizzling

Instruktioner

Combine olive oil, garlic, and hot red pepper flakes in a sauté pan and cook over low heat for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the garlic releases its fragrance and becomes opaque. Add the broccoli and stir. Add the water and salt to taste. Cover and cook over medium heat for about 10 minutes

or until the broccoli is very tender. Uncover the pan, reduce heat to low, and mash broccoli, using the back o a wooden spoon. Continue to cook the broccoli, mashing it with the woode spoon until the water completely evaporates and the broccoli breaks down into a coarse puree. Stir in the black olives. Keep mixture warm. Meanwhile, grill or toast the bread. Rub with the cut sides of the garlic

cloves and drizzle lightly with olive oil.

Mound the broccoli puree on the bread and, if desired, top with a few drops

of olive oil.