Cheesy Tomato Garlic Bruschetta

Bruschetta is my family favorite for Friday evenings. It is full of flavor with fresh ingredients and very simple to make. You can add any fresh vegetable you like as a topping.

Prep time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 8 minutes
Approximate: 6 servings

Ingredients:

• French bread or Italian bread – 1 baguette
• Fresh Tomatoes – 3 chopped
• Sweet onion – 1 chopped
• Fresh basil leaves or Cilantro leaves – 10 chopped.
• Olive oil – 1/4 cup
• Fresh garlic cloves – 3 minced
• Shredded mozzarella cheese – 1.5 cup
• Freshly ground black pepper  – 1/4 tsp
• Salt as per taste taste

Method:

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
2. In a large bowl, combine the chopped tomatoes, sweet onions, chopped basil or cilantro, minced garlic, olive oil,  salt and black pepper. Mix gently and keep aside.
3. 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.
4. Spoon tomato-onion mix on each slice evenly. Top the slices with shredded mozzarella cheese.
5. Place in the oven for 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.

Serving Suggestions:
Serve warm.