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Maltese Bruschetta

Hobz biz-Zejt (Maltese Bruschetta)

Caroline Sciberras
Hobz biz-zejt is the most traditional, exquisite savory dish served in most cafes in the Maltese islands. A fresh Maltese bruschetta recipe that is prepared at the last minute, and can be used as an appetizer, first course or second course!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Lunch, Snack
Cuisine Maltese, Mediterranean
Servings 4 people

Ingredients
  

  • 8 slices Maltese bread or 2 ftajjar (sourdough bread)
  • 1 can cannellini beans
  • 15 large olives sliced (green or black)
  • 1 cheeselet sliced
  • 1 can tuna in oil large
  • 5 cherry tomatoes halfed or quartered (ripe)
  • 1 onion small
  • Basil or parsley to taste
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Extra virgin olive oil

Instructions
 

  • Remove the beans from the storage water and pour them into a colander, rinse them under running water
  • Put the beans in a bowl
  • Peel and finely slice the onion and place it in the bowl with the beans
  • Also add the previously cut cherry tomatoes, olives, cheeselet and the tuna in oil
  • Wash the basil, break it up with your hands and add this too to the bowl
  • Season with salt and extra virgin olive oil, mix gently
  • Heat up the cast iron skillet
  • Cut the slices of bread, you will need 8 slices for these doses
  • Toast the slices of bread on the hot cast iron pan
  • Let them toast on both sides
  • Remove them and dress them with the tuna and the beans
  • Place the bruschetta on a serving plate
  • Serve the Hobz biz-Zejt on individual plates and enjoy your meal
Keyword ftira biz-zejt, hobz biz-zejt, maltese bruschetta