Southwestern Bruschetta

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 6 roma tomatoes, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, peeled and sliced in half
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 tablespoons seeded and finely diced jalapenos
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh cracked pepper
• 8 -10 slices french bread, cut about 1 inch thick (aprox. 3 inch round)
• 3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese

Recipe

• 1 mix chopped garlic, vinegar, salt, pepper, and cilantro.
• 2 slowly stir in oil.
• 3 add chopped tomatoes and jalapenos and allow to sit for 30 minutes at room temperature.
• 4 meanwhile place the bread rounds on cookie sheet and lightly toast under broiler.
• 5 when the bread is toasted rub tops of toast with whole garlic pieces.
• 6 top bread with tomato mixture.
• 7 sprinkle on a little cheese and if desired, pop into warm oven to melt cheese.
• 8 serve immediately.