TOMATO BRUSCHETTA

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This recipe has been modified slightly over tim, but is always a winner, whether for an appetizer or main dish. It even works with winter store-bought tomatoes. The vinegar and basil bring out the flavors.

Provided by Joy Andrews

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Bruschetta Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 large tomatoes, diced
½ cup finely chopped red bell pepper
¼ cup finely chopped red onion
¼ cup balsamic vinegar
¼ cup olive oil
10 leaves fresh basil, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (1 pound) loaf French bread, cut into 1/4-inch slices
¼ cup olive oil
¼ cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Combine tomatoes, bell pepper, onion, balsamic vinegar, 1/4 cup olive oil, basil, and garlic; let tomato mixture rest for 15 to 30 minutes.
  • Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
  • Arrange French bread slices on a large baking sheet; drizzle with 1/4 cup olive oil.
  • Toast bread in preheated oven until lightly browned, about 1 minute on each side. Top bread slices with tomato mixture using a slotted spoon, allowing excess liquid to drain. Return bread to baking sheet and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
  • Broil in preheated oven until cheese melts, about 3 minutes. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 247.6 calories, Carbohydrate 28.8 g, Cholesterol 1.8 mg, Fat 12.2 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 6.5 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 312.8 mg, Sugar 3.5 g

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