BRUSCHETTA

INGREDIENTSNUTRITION

• 1baguette, cut in half length-wise and toasted
• 2teaspoons minced garlic(I use the kind in a jar)
• 3tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• ¹⁄₄cup grated parmesan cheese
• 2 ¹⁄₂cups minced roma tomatoes(cut so fine its almost a paste)
• ¹⁄₃cup thinly sliced fresh basil leaf
• 2tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• ¹⁄₂teaspoon salt
• 1teaspoon fresh ground pepper

DIRECTIONS

1. In a medium mixing bowl, add the tomatoes, garlic, basil, vinegar, olive oil, cheese, salt and pepper.
2. Mix thoroughly and let sit for at least 15 minutes at room temperature to let the flavors marinate.
3. Slice the bread into individual pieces and spoon the mixture on top.