Bruschetta with Tomato and Garlic

Prep Time: 7 Minutes

Cook Time: 3 Minutes

Ready In: 10 Minutes

Servings: 8

Ingredients:

8 (1/2-inch-thick) slices french bread

1 teaspoon olive oil

1 1/4 cups chopped plum tomato (about 3)

1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic (about 3 cloves)

1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar

1/2 teaspoon dried basil or 1 1/2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh basil

1/4 teaspoon sugar

1/4 teaspoon ground pepper

Directions:

1. Place bread slices on an ungreased baking sheet; brush bread slices evenly with olive oil. Bake at 500° for 3 to 4 minutes or until lightly browned.
2. While bread bakes, combine tomato and remaining 5 ingredients in a small bowl; stir well. Spoon mixture evenly over toasted bread slices.

By RecipeOfHealth.com