Ingredients

  • 4 each green bell peppers roasted, or yellow, or mixed bell peppers, peeled, seeded and sliced (2 cups)
  • 2 tablespoons basil finely chopped fresh
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1 x salt to taste
  • 1 x black pepper ground to taste
  • 8 slices whole wheat bread 1/2-inch-thick
  • 1 clove garlic peeled and cut in half
  • 2 ounces mozzarella cheese, non-fat fresh, cut into thin strips
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil, extra-virgin

Method

  • Preheat broiler.
  • Combine roasted peppers, basil and vinegar in a medium bowl.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Toast or grill bread slices lightly.
  • Rub both sides of the bread with the cut sides of the garlic.
  • Place bread on a baking sheet; top with rthe oasted peppers.
  • Lay mozzarella strips on a diagonal over the roasted peppers and drizzle with oil.
  • Broil bruschetta 6 inches from the heat source until the cheese melts and starts to brown.
  • Serve hot.