Recipe | Greek Beef Bruschetta

GREEK BEEF BRUSCHETTA

A new twist on a popular appetizer. Perfect for casual entertaining.

INGREDIENTS

1 lb	500 g	LEAN GROUND BEEF
1 tsp	5 mL	EACH: lemon pepper, basil and garlic powder
1	1	package (10 oz/300 g) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1	1	can (14 oz/398 mL) Italian seasoned diced tomatoes
½ cup	125 mL	grated Mozzarella cheese
2	2	12 inch/30 cm flatbreads or pre-baked pizza crusts
1¼ cup	300 mL	seasoned crumbled feta cheese (200 g package)
½ cup	125 mL	sliced pitted ripe olives

PREPARATION TIME: 10 minutes
COOKING TIME: 5 minutes

DIRECTIONS

1. Sramble-fry the beef and seasonings in a non-stick skillet until the beef is browned. Stir in the chopped spinach, canned tomatoes and Mozzarella cheese. Remove from the heat.

2. Lay pizza flatbreads on ungreased pizza pans. Spread beef mixture over flatbreads. Sprinkle with feta cheese and olives. Place under a preheated broiler 4 to 6 inches (10 to 15 cm) from the heat. Broil for 5 minutes or until hot and starting to brown on the edges.

3. Let stand for a few minutes before cutting into small wedges or triangles for appetizers.

* Photo from Beef Today©
Company’s Coming Publishing Limited

NUMBER OF SERVINGS: 48 appetizers (or 16 pizza wedges) SERVINGS

NUTRITION INFORMATION PER SERVING

78 Calories 2.7 g Fat

4.5 g Protein 8.9 g Carbohydrates