A Well-Balanced Lunch: Find the Perfect Bruschetta Recipe to Order for Food Delivery Today
Posted by Amelia K. on Thursday, January 1st, 2015 with 4 Comments
When you’re looking for new ways to create a balanced lunch that leaves you feeling full and powered up for the second half of your day, bruschetta is a delicious option. It’s an Italian favorite that’s commonly used as a dinnertime appetizer, but the combination of fresh tomatoes, garlic, basil, and balsamic makes it a really yummy lunchtime treat, too! With that being said, ordering a basic bruschetta recipe for lunch delivery every day – or even every week – might get a little boring. Lucky for you, there are a bunch of bruschetta alternatives that you will absolutely love to mix up this classic favorite. And we’ve compiled our favorites below!
Traditional bruschetta is delicious, but these non-traditional takes on the classic favorite will have you swooning!
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Gorgonzola, Arugula, and Raisin
If you’re drooling just reading the name of this yummy entree, we don’t blame you: this take on traditional bruschetta is absolutely delicious. Gorgonzola cheese is mashed with mascarpone and loaded up on some crusty toast. It’s then topped with golden raisins and arugula, then drizzled with red wine vinegar. This is one of those meals that’s great for lunch, but you could also order for delivery in the afternoon to take to book club tonight – it’s even lovely reheated!
Rosemary and Cannellini Beans
For a protein-packed version of bruschetta, this is the perfect choice. Cannellini beans, also called Fagioli, are a traditional Tuscan ingredient that make their way into lots of traditional Italian dishes. To create an awesome flavor, the beans are mixed with some fresh onion, lemon juice, and garlic. Added into the mix is freshly chopped rosemary and parsley, then the combination is spread across some lightly toasted crostini. This meal makes for a delicious lunch all on it’s own and is sure to help you get productive this afternoon.
Yellow Tomato and Mozzarella
Traditionally, you think of bruschetta as being made with chopped ripe red tomatoes. This dish puts a twist on the old classic and instead uses yellow tomatoes, which have a slightly different taste – namely, yellow tomatoes are a little sweeter than their red counterparts. Fresh, cubed mozzarella is mixed in with the tomatoes, then diced basil completes the dish. It sounds incredibly simple, but it’s one of our favorite fresh lunches to order this month!
Ricotta, Kale, and Mushroom
If you’re looking for a superfood combo to top off your bruschetta, this is the dish for you. It’s also one of the fanciest bruschetta recipes on our list! Diced mushrooms are sauteed with garlic, then cooked with super healthy kale leaves and a chopped chile pepper. Seasoned Ricotta cheese is spread over toasted Italian bread, then topped with the mushroom and kale combo, creating a flavor explosion for your taste buds. Plus, kale is full of vitamins and nutrients that support brain development, stabilize your blood sugar, and help you feel fuller, longer. It’s the perfect way to pack some staying power into your lunch order today.
Packed with Flavor
One of our favorite things about ordering bruschetta for lunch – besides the fact that you typically get a heaping of veggies as part of your meal – is that it’s absolutely delicious. There’s not a single bruschetta recipe we’ve come across that hasn’t been completely delectable. And with all of the amazing restaurants Waiter.com connects you to for ordering lunch delivery, we’ve definitely got some options you’ll fall in love with. So if you’re looking for a foodie take on one of your favorite meals, make sure you’re checking out all the options we can bring straight to you for lunch today!
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Bruschetta is one of those dishes that I always forget about. It’s relatively healthy (and based on the above ideas, very versatile!) and delicious. It’s a surefire way to impress guests at a party. Ricotta, Kale, and Mushroom sounds fantastic.
It’s one of my new faves – you’ll definitely love it!
I especially like the idea of the yellow tomato and mozzarella! It sounds absolutely great, healthy and a little unique which is always fun. I do find red tomatoes to be a little overdone. https://sweetcaptcha.s3.amazonaws.com/widget/v2/upload/answer_172.png
It’s super yummy! Try it and let us know how much you love it!