Double Tomato Bruschetta

Bruschetta is a traditional Italian item in which small slices of bread are topped with such things as tomato, basil, and mozzarella cheese, as is the case in this delightful recipe.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 215

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 6 roma plum tomatoes, chopped
  • 0.5 cup sun-dried tomatoes, packed in oil
  • 3 cloves minced garlic
  • 0.25 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 0.25 cup fresh basil, stems removed
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 French baguette
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven on broiler setting.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the roma tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, vinegar, basil, salt, and pepper. Allow the mixture to sit for 10 minutes.
  3. Cut the baguette into 3/4-inch slices. On a baking sheet, arrange the baguette slices in a single layer. Broil for 1 to 2 minutes, until slightly brown.
  4. Divide the tomato mixture evenly over the baguette slices. Top the slices with mozzarella cheese.
  5. Broil for 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.

Nutrition

Calories: 215kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 10gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 426mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2g

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