FRESH ROMA TOMATO, BASIL & OREGANO BRUSCHETTA

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This is a great appetizer, or accompaniment to any pasta dish, especially when made with vine ripened roma tomatoes. It is best with fresh herbs, but you can substitute dried in a pinch. I have experimented over the years with several different bruschetta recipes and finally came up with this version. The final result is definitely worth the work!

Provided by Simply Chris

Categories     European

Time 30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 clove garlic
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
4 large ripe roma tomatoes, chopped
1/2 cup red onion, finely diced
12 -15 fresh basil leaves, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons fresh oregano leaves, finely chopped
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup finely grated part-skim mozzarella cheese
salt
black pepper
8 slices Italian bread, cut 3/4 inch thick (I use whole wheat)

Steps:

  • Lightly toast the bread in the oven.
  • Rub one side of the toast with garlic clove.
  • Drizzle a little olive oil over each slice.
  • Mix tomatoes, onion, oregano, basil, 2 tablespoons of the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper.
  • Spread mixture over each slice of toast.
  • Sprinkle a little of the grated mozzarella cheese on each slice.
  • Bake (not broil) in a 350 degree oven about 10 minutes, until the cheese just starts to melt, being careful not to burn the edges of the toast.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 148.9, Fat 8.1, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 9.1, Sodium 207.7, Carbohydrate 13.4, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 2, Protein 5.7

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