Ingredients

  • 1 loaf bread, of your choice. i used a french stick style
  • olive oil
  • fresh basil, julienned
  • fresh ground black pepper
  • 8 ounces small portabella mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can basil, garlic and oregano flavored diced tomatoes, drained
  • 1 medium onion, chopped fine
  • 14 tea salt
  • 8 ounces chunk feta cheese, crumbled
  • additional fresh basil, julienned (optional)

Method

  • For brushetta.
  • pre-heat oven to 400'.
  • slice bread into 1/2" slices.
  • brush with olive oil.
  • sprinkle with basil and fresh ground black pepper
  • Place slices on a baking sheet and toast in oven until crisp, checking frequently.
  • For topping.
  • While bread is toasting.
  • Heat a large saute' pan and drizzle with olive oil.
  • Add portabellas and onions and saute until tender.
  • Add diced tomatoes and salt.
  • Continue to saute all ingredients until bubbling.
  • Extra fresh basil can be added now for a stronger basil flavor.
  • Spoon equal amounts of topping on brushetta slices and top with crumbled feta cheese.
  • Return to oven for approximately 5 minutes until feta cheese is warmed and slightly melted.