Chef Adam Rita Healthy Recipes No. 3: Authentic Italian Bruschetta!

AUTHENTIC ITALIAN BRUSCHETTA

Ingredients

6 roma tomatoes, chopped

1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, packed in oil

3 cloves minced garlic

1/4 cup olive oil

2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

1/4 cup fresh basil with stems removed

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

1 French baguette

2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Directions

• Preheat the oven on broiler setting

• 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.

• 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.

• Divide the tomato mixture evenly over the baguette slices. Top the slices with mozzarella cheese.

• Broil for 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.