Bruschetta with Artichoke Hearts and Parmesan

There’s a whole lot more to bruschetta than chopped tomatoes and basil. We wanted smart flavor combinations that didn’t require a bib.

YIELD 8 to 10 as an appetizer

TIME 40 minutes

Why This Recipe Works

Gather Your Ingredients

Toasted Bread
Topping

Key Equipment

Key Equipment - Food Processors

Instructions

1.

FOR THE TOASTED BREAD: Adjust oven rack so it is about 4 inches from heating element and heat broiler. Place bread on foil-lined rimmed baking sheet. Broil until bread is deep golden, 1 to 2 minutes. Flip and repeat on second side. Lightly rub 1 side of slices with garlic and brush with olive oil. Season with salt to taste.

2.

FOR THE TOPPING: Pulse artichoke hearts, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, basil, salt, and pepper in food processor until coarse puree forms, about six 1-second pulses, scraping down bowl with rubber spatula once during processing. Add grated Parmesan and pulse to combine, about two 1-second pulses. Divide artichoke mixture among toasts and spread to edges. Top with shaved Parmesan. Sprinkle with black pepper to taste, drizzle with olive oil, and serve.

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