Fresh Roma Tomato, Basil & Oregano Bruschetta

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 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)

Recipe

• 1 lightly toast the bread in the oven.
• 2 rub one side of the toast with garlic clove.
• 3 drizzle a little olive oil over each slice.
• 4 mix tomatoes, onion, oregano, basil, 2 tablespoons of the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper.
• 5 spread mixture over each slice of toast.
• 6 sprinkle a little of the grated mozzarella cheese on each slice.
• 7 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.
• 8 serve immediately.