Mozzarella, Greens, and Garlic Bruschetta
- 1 1/4 pounds arugula, spinach, or escarole
- 6 garlic cloves, minced and mashed to a paste with 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup coarsely shredded mozzarella cheese
- a 24-inch-long loaf of crusty Italian or French bread
- 1 garlic clove
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- Discard coarse stems from greens and wash leaves thoroughly, Chop greens coarse (there should be about 6 cups).
- In a large heavy skillet cook garlic paste in oil over moderately low heat stirring, 1 minute.
- Add greens and salt and pepper to taste and saute over moderately high heat, stirring, until wilted and tender, about 3 minutes.
- Pour off any excess liquid.
- Transfer greens mixture to a bowl and cool to warm.
- Stir in mozzarella and mound about 1 tablespoon on oiled side of each toast.
- Prepare grill or preheat broiler.
- With a serrated knife cut bread crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick slices.
- Grill slices on a rack set about 4 inches over glowing coals 1 to 1 1/2 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crisp outside but still soft inside.
- Alternatively, slices may be broiled in batches under a broiler about 4 inches from heat 1 to 1 1/2 minutes, or until golden.
- Rub toasts with garlic on one side and lightly brush same side with oil.
- Toasts may be made 1 week ahead and kept in an airtight container.
- Makes about 45 toasts.
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Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/mozzarella-greens-and-garlic-bruschetta-12501 (may not work)