Bruschetta

When I was in Italy, we ate this at basically every setting. This recipe is a tasty homemade version!

Ingredients

• 1 pint cherry or roma tomatoes, diced

• 1-2 shallots

• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

• 1/2 cup chopped basil leaves

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

• 4 cloves garlic

• Spoonful of pesto (if desired)

• 1 baguette or mini crostini that you can buy at any store

• Butter for the baguette: 1 stick salted melted butter, 1 teaspoon minced garlic, 1 tablespoon parsley

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Layout the baguette slices on a baking sheet and spread the butter mixture on both sides of the baguette. Cook for 5-7 minutes and flip sides halfway through.

• Now, mix the rest of the ingredients in a small bowl.

• Once the baguette is ready, top with bruschetta mixture and sprinkle with basil and fresh parmesan.