Tomato and Cheese Bruschetta
Tomato and Cheese Bruschetta
loaf French baguette, sliced thin
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 Tbsp. margarine
1 Tbsp. basil, chopped
4 large ripe tomatoes
1 Tbsp. tomato paste
4 black olives, halved and pitted
2 oz. mozzarella cheese, sliced
Salt and pepper to taste
1 Tbsp. olive oil
2 tsp. lemon juice
1 tsp. honey
Rub Baguette with olive oil and toast in the oven. Beat the garlic, butter and basil together and spread on each piece of toasted bread. Peel and deseed the tomatoes then mix well with the tomato paste and olives. Divide evenly among the baguette pieces. Combine the olive oil, lemon juice and honey to make the dressing and drizzle over each piece. Arrange mozzarella on top and season with the salt and pepper. Place into the oven just to melt the cheese, garnish with a basil leaf and serve warm.
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