Smoked Ham Bruschetta

On the table in: 6 mins
Serves: 1
Origin: Italian

Ingredients:

  • 2 large, ripe tomatoes
  • 1 small handful basil leaves, torn
  • 1 garlic clove, peeled, crushed and finely chopped
  • sea salt and freshly ground
  • black pepper
  • a dash of Tabasco sauce
  • 1 thick slice, stone ground wholemeal bread
  • 40 grams extra lean, smoked ham
  • ½ garlic clove, for rubbing onto the bread

Nutritional Information

Per serving: 175 calories; 19g carbohydrates; 15g protein; 4g fat; 2g fibre
*nutritional data is indicative and may vary depending on the brand of ingredients used.

Instructions:

  1. With a sharp knife, score a cross at the base of each tomato then place the tomato in a bowl of boiling water for 1–2 minutes.
  2. Drain and rinse under cold water. Then peel the skin off, roughly chop it and place in a small bowl with the fresh, torn basil leaves, garlic, a dash of Tabasco sauce and season well with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  3. Lightly toast the bread on both sides under a hot grill.
  4. Rub the cut side of the garlic clove over the toast.
  5. Top with the tomatoes then place back under the grill to heat through.
  6. Remove from the grill, place the sliced ham on top and eat immediately.

Chef’s suggestions:

  • Replace the smoked ham for slices of smoked chicken or turkey if preferred.
  • For gluten-free, replace the wholemeal bread with gluten-free bread.