Bruschetta

Many of you know how much I LOVE tomatoes. My husband doesn't like them as much, but after having brushetta, I think he may have changed his mind. Bruchetta is fast, easy, and healthy. Plus, you feel like your having a real Italian feast when you add a nice cold glass of grape juice with your tasty meal.

Bruschetta: This recipe serves about 3-4

1 loaf of french bread
1 T. Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 T. Aged Balsamic Vinegar
7-8 Roma tomatoes
1 tsp. basil
1 tsp. onion powder
1 clove garlic, chopped finely (food processor recommended)
1/4 c. chopped finely cilantro
1/4 c. chopped finely green pepper (or yellow if you prefer, or even better..both!

Preheat oven to 450. Boil a pot of water and place each roma tomatoes in pot after you take the pot of boiled water off the heat. Let stand for about 1 min. Take tomatoes out of pot and peel skins (skins should peel very easily). Chop each tomatoe and place in bowl with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, cilantro, garlic, pepper(s), basil and onion powder. Mix well. Cut french bread into 8 slices and brush with olive oil. Place in oven and bake for about 6 min. Take out of oven and put tomatoe mixture onto each slice of french bread. Serve
Source: Taken from online recipe, changed/added ing.