Bursting Tomato & Za'atar Bruschetta

The classic Italian bruschetta just got a Middle Eastern twist!

5 prep

15 minutes cook

Serves 2

Ori Goldberg
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Ingredients

  • 1 punit cherry tomatoes
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 1 tbsp za'atar
  • 1 handful of fresh thyme
  • generous pinch of salt
  • 4 tbspolive oil
  • 1 tub cottage cheese
  • slices of whole-wheat sourdough

Za'atar is one of those spices that can take any average dish and add a delicious, earthy flavour. Thrown on a bruschetta it's a really special thing. This might be one of the best things you could ever put on toast, equally perfect served at a dinner party or for a quick lunch.

Method

  • Add all your tomatoes, or as many can fit, into a cast iron or oven-proof pan, along with the garlic, thyme, za'atar and olive oil. Salt well then roast in the oven high, on 200°c for 15-20 minutes, until bubbling, soft and a little charred.
  • Whip some cottage cheese in a blender, until smooth and silky - this will take about 10 seconds!
  • To plate the dish, grab a slice of good sourdough, or your favourite bread, give it a light toast and spread on those roasted garlic cloves. Then a spoonful of our whipped cottage cheese, followed by the roasted tomatoes. Spoon on a bit of sauce and dust with a little more za'atar, and enjoy!

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    Coming from a family of entertainers and cooks, Ori (a professional eater turned chef) has been surrounded by all things food for as long as he can remember. Born and raised in NW London, post university Ori decided to dedicate some time into running the family restaurant, delve deep into his middle-eastern roots, and create menus expressing his love for traditional street foods and baked goods. Now, the dream is to continue to push boundaries of technique and fusion, through life experiences and upbringing!

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