Bruschetta is usually topped with a fresh tomato mixture, but in this recipe the tomatoes are roasted to concentrate and enhance their flavor and natural sweetness. Then, they’re lightly crushed and mixed with olive oil, fresh basil, balsamic vinegar and CBD oil. The fresh herbs, peppery flavor of the olive oil and acid from the tomatoes and vinegar blend seamlessly with the occasionally grassy taste of unflavored CBD oil. Each slice of bruschetta contains 0.5 mL of CBD oil for approximately 12 mg of CBD.
This recipe is a great way to use up a surplus of tomatoes from your garden or crop share. Serve the bruschetta alongside a salad or bowl of pasta, or enjoy it on its own for a snack or appetizer.
Tomato and Mozzarella Bruschetta with Balsamic & CBD Drizzle
Recipe:
(Makes 4 slices)
5 or 6 small roma or plum tomatoes, cubed
8 oz. small mozzarella cheese balls, cut in half
¼ cup fresh basil leaves, finely chopped
8 oz. small mozzarella cheese balls, cut in half
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 tsp balsamic vinegar
2 mL (2 droppers) Zebra CBD Unflavored Hemp Oil
Pinch each of sea salt and black pepper
1 garlic clove, minced, plus 1 clove of raw garlic for bread
4 pieces Italian or sourdough bread, sliced 1inch thick
- Preheat oven to 375º F.
- Toss tomatoes and mozzarella cheese balls with olive oil, 1 tsp balsamic vinegar, 1 mL of CBD oil, sea salt and black pepper, basil and minced garlic. Allow flavors to meld at room temperature while preparing the toast.
- Slice and toast or broil the bread.
- While bread toasts, stir together remaining 1 tsp balsamic vinegar and 1 mL CBD oil in a small dish.
- Rub toasted slices of bread with a cut clove of raw garlic. Spoon tomato and mozzarella mixture onto slices of toast and drizzle with balsamic and CBD oil mixture. Serve immediately while bread is still warm.
