Mozzarella, Greens, & Garlic Bruschetta
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| Submitted by: | Root User |
Ingredients
| 1 1/4 lbs | arugula, spinach, or escarole |
| 6 cloves | garlic, minced, mashed to paste |
| 2 Tbsp | olive oil |
| 1/2 cup | coarsely shredded mozzarella cheese |
| 24 in loaf | crusty Italian or French bread |
| 1 clove | garlic |
| 1/4 cup | extra virgin olive oil |
Steps
- Discard coarse stems from greens and wash leaves thoroughly, Chop greens coarse (about 6 cups).
- In a large heavy skillet cook garlic paste in oil over moderately low heat stirring, 1 minute.
- Add greens and salt and pepper to taste and sauté over moderately high heat, stirring, until wilted and tender, about 3 minutes. Pour off any excess liquid.
- Transfer greens mixture to a bowl and cool to warm. Stir in mozzarella and mound about 1 tablespoon on oiled side of each toast.