Bruschetta With Tomatoes, Fresh Mozzarella, Basil, and Kalamata
- Ready In:
- 20mins
- Ingredients:
- 9
- Serves:
-
4
ingredients
- 4 slices crusty bread
- 1 garlic clove, halved
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1⁄2 small garlic clove, minced
- 2 plum tomatoes, chopped
- 1⁄4 cup kalamata olive, pitted and halved
- 6 basil leaves, finely chopped
- 1⁄2 lb fresh mozzarella cheese, cut in medium dice
- salt & freshly ground black pepper
directions
- Brown the bread slices in a toaster oven or under the broiler, taking care not to let the bread burn.
- Rub a cut surface on the halved garlic clove over each slice.
- Meanwhile, place a small sauté pan with the olive oil and minced garlic over high heat for about 30 seconds, or just until the garlic begins to turn golden brown.
- Place the chopped tomato in the hot oil, cook for 1 minute, turn off the heat, and add the olives, basil, and diced mozzarella.
- Stir and season with salt and pepper.
- Top each slice with a portion of the pan mixture.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
seahorse73
Ossining, NY