Tomato, Mozzarella, and Basil Bruschetta
(from greenfood’s recipe box)
Full of fresh summer flavors
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
Serves 5 people
Ingredients
- 12 ounces mozzarella
- 3 cups basil, loosely packed
- 3 tablespoon walnuts or pine nuts
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 3 cloves of garlic
- 1/2 cup parmesan
- salt to taste
- 12 slices of french bread
- 12 slices of tomatoes
Directions
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Prep the basil pesto by putting the basil, garlic, olive oil, walnuts, Parmesan cheese and salt to taste in a food processor and process until all is well combine and becomes a paste.
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Cover each slice of bread with the basil pesto and top with a slice of mozzarella. Put in the oven until the cheese melts.
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Take out of the oven and top each bread slice with a slice of fresh tomato.