Appetizers and Side dishes — By Ben on 06 October 2010
Even though I have been having great Mexican food down here, I miss the food variety you can find in the States. And it’s not that here in Mexico you can’t find it. It’s only a little bit more difficult. But you can’t beat the fresh produce and meat you find at the local markets here. That was a very strong reason when I was debating about making the move back home. Anyway, I had some fresh produce from my first visit to the market (pictures will come soon) and I wanted to try another Mexican-Italian fusion. So I decided to make a Mexican bruschetta that turned out delicious. This would be a great snack when I start entertaining my new Mexican friends.
Mexican Bruschetta
Author: Ben
Recipe type: Appetiser
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
- •1 baguette or similar French, Italian or Mexican bread
- •2 TBSP olive oil
- •1/2 lb Mexican chorizo
- •1/4 onion, sliced
- •3 garlic cloves, chopped
- •1 red bell pepper, sliced
- •1 yellow red pepper, sliced
- •1 poblano pepper, roasted, skinned, seeded and sliced (instructions here)
- •3 ripe Roma tomatoes, diced
- •about a handful of mushrooms, sliced
- •1 avocado for garnish, sliced
Instructions
- Cook the chorizo in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add onion and garlic and cook until translucent.
- Add peppers and Roma tomatoes, let cook until tender.
- Add mushrooms and cook for about 4 minutes. Put aside.
- Cut the bread diagonally in 1½” slices. With a pastry brush coat one side of each slice and toast it on a griddle or other skillet for about 2 minutes each side. You can also rub some garlic on each slice for a more traditional bruschetta.
- Top each slice with some of the chorizo and pepper, serve on a plate and arrange one or two slices of avocado on the side.
¡Buen provecho!






















lisaiscooking
This is a great twist of cuisines! I'd love to sit down to a full meal of Mexican-Italian fusion food.
Joanne
I could just sit around eating this out of a bowl with a spoon. Looks so tasty. It would make me not want to move back to the states.
Rosa
Those look delicious!
Cheers,
Rosa
nina
Some serious fusion going on here, but I love it……Looks spicy, hot, flavorsome…just the way I like it!!
Lydia
I could make a complete lunch out of this!
bellini valli
Spicy chorizo and crusty bread will always het my vote!!
Jessica Nunemaker
Looks fantastic as always!
Your food photography is simply amazing (and inspirational).
kat
Oh man my husband would love these!
The Leftover Queen
Ben these look incredibly tasty!
Joan Nova
Oh, yes…gimme some.