BRUSCHETTA Ione Nysetvold

Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:20

3 cups seeded and diced plum tomatoes

1/2 tsp garlic, minced

1/3 cup olive oil

1 tbsp dried sweet basil

1 tsp salt

1/3 finely chopped purple onion (optional)

1 baguette, cut in inch slices

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

or

1/4 cup mozzarella cheese

1. Combine first five ingredients in a bowl. Mix in onion. Let stand for

at least one hour so flavors can blend.

2. Arrange baguette on ungreased baking sheet. Broil to toast 1 side.

Turn slices over. Use a fork to spread tomato mixture on each slice. Spoon

remaining juices over slices.

3. Spread with Parmesan cheese or mozzarella. Try a few with each. Broil

about five minutes until cheese is melted and bread edges are crisp.