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Panzanella - a simple frugal Tuscan dish that is astonishingly delicious.
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Panzanella

A simple frugal Tuscan dish that is astonishingly delicious.
Servings: 2
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes

Ingredients

  • 8 slices ciabatta - or similar amount other rustic bread or sourdough - stale
  • 4 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp white wine vinegar
  • 6 tomatoes - medium sized, very ripe, skinned and finely chopped
  • 1 thin slice red onion - finely diced
  • 1 tsp capers - rinsed and chopped
  • 5 basil leaves - shredded
  • Salt & Pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Cut the bread into bite sized pieces and arrange in a serving bowl.
  • Mix all the other ingredients together, and pour over the bread.
  • Press the bread with the back of a spoon so it soaks up the juices.
  • Leave to infuse for an hour.
  • Season as desired.

Notes

Use the best quality ingredients that you can, especially the olive oil and the tomatoes.
• Please note that the nutrition information provided below is approximate and meant as a guideline only.
• Unless stated otherwise cup conversions have been made with an online tool. For accuracy please check with your favoured conversion tool. We recommend buying inexpensive digital kitchen scales.
Calories: 510kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 582mg | Fiber: 1g | Vitamin A: 55IU | Iron: 0.2mg