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Amazing Crispy Caper & Sprout Bruschetta

This amazing crispy sprout and caper bruschetta is amazing. It might even convert the most devoted of sprout haters to begrudgingly respect the ugly little cabbage.
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Author: Amanda Logan

Ingredients 

Sprout & Caper Bruschetta

  • 12-15 Brussels sprouts ends removed and quartered
  • ¼ cup salted capers rinsed and soaked in water for 10 minutes
  • ½ teaspoon cornflour
  • 2 garlic cloves chopped finely
  • 1 tablespoon vegan or regular butter
  • 5 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • juice of half lemon
  • pepper to season
  • ciabatta breadCashew Cream
  • 1 cup raw cashews soaked overnight or in boiling water for 1 hour
  • juice of half a lemon
  • 1 garlic clove
  • salt to taste

Instructions

  • Pre-heat oven to 180 degrees C
  • After soaking the salted capers for 10 minutes, pat them dry.
  • Put ½ teaspoon of cornflour in a bowl and toss the capers through to coat.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a small pan to a medium to high heat.
  • Cook the coasted capers for around 3 minutes until crispy. Set aside in a bowl.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of oil to a pan and fry the quartered sprouts until just starting to brown. Transfer from the pan to a baking tray and bake in the oven for around 15 minutes.
  • Combine cashew cream ingredients in a food processor or blender and blend until smooth.
  • In a clean pan, heat butter and 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
  • Add garlic and cook for around 1minuteor until fragrant.
  • Add lemon juice and pepper to taste.
  • Add capers and stir through. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • Slice the ciabatta in to 6 - 8 ½ inch slices and brush lightly with oil. Toast on a griddle pan until griddle marks appear. Flip and repeat.
  • Remove the sprouts from the oven and toss through the lemon caper dressing while still warm. Taste and season if necessary.
  • To assemble the bruschetta, put a good dollop of cashew cream on the toasted bread followed by a heaped spoonful of sprout/caper mix ensuring a good distribution of both sprouts and capers. Serve slightly warm or at room temperature.
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