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Trio of Bruschetta: Celery and Lime Bruschetta

RecipeTin Eats recipe - International

Ingredients

4 slice good quality crusty bread like sourdough or ciabatta (, sliced 1cm/0.5" thick, preferably slightly stale)
1 garlic clove (, halved (unpeeled))
6 large sticks of celery
1 garlic clove (, peeled)
4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp lime juice
1/4 tsp salt (, plus more to taste)
Black pepper

1
Preheat a griddle pan or barbecue (grill side, not hotplate side) on high.
2
Place bread on the barbecue or griddle pan, and cook each side until nicely toasted and golden brown with char lines. You can also toast the bread in a toaster or grill/broil.
3
Remove from heat and rub the surface of the bread lightly with the garlic.
4
Cut 5 1/2 of the celery sticks into chunks (about 4 cups) and place into food processor with remaining ingredients and whizz until smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
5
Dice the remaining 1/2 celery stick. Stir into the celery puree.
6
Spread topping onto bread. Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and serve immediately.