AuthorNeal Wentz
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The perfect appetizer, party side, or afternoon snack!

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Yields1 Serving
Prep Time20 minsCook Time10 minsTotal Time30 mins
Bruschetta
 4 Roma Tomatoes, cubed
 1/2 - 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese, cubed
 3 tsp Garlic, diced
 4-5 Basil Leaves, ribboned Or just sprinkle dried Basil to your heart's content!
 2 tbsp Balsamic Vinegar
 2 tbsp Avocado Oilor Olive Oil
 Salt & Pepper
Crostini
 1-2 French Bread Loaves
 ¾ cup Avocado Oilor Olive Oil
 Garlic Salt or Italian Seasoning
Bruschetta
1

Wash and Dry Tomatoes.

2

Cut tomatoes into 1/2" cubes. Use a serrated or very sharp chef's knife.

3

Place tomatoes in a fine mesh strainer (or a pasta strainer will do), and place over a bowl. Add salt to the tomatoes and toss. Allow to sit and drain for 5 minutes. This will help remove excess moisture from the tomatoes.

4

Cut mozzarella into 1/2" cubes.

5

Combine tomatoes, mozzarella, and diced garlic to a large bowl.

6

If using fresh Basil, take 4-5 leaves and roll them tight like a cigar. Chop in 1/4" width ribbons, and add to the bowl.

7

Add Balsamic Vinegar, Avocado Oil/EVOO, salt & pepper (to taste), and stir.

8

Perfect to eat right away or allow to marry while in the fridge; covered.

Crostini
9

Preheat oven to 350F

10

Slice bread loaf into 1/2" thick slices.

11

In a measuring cup, pour 3/4 cup Avocado/EVOO and add Garlic Salt, Italian Seasonings, or Salt/Pepper.

12

Arrange bread slices on a lined cooking tray. Brush oil mix onto one side of the bread.

13

Toast bread in the oven for 8-10 minutes. Bread is done when edges begin to brown.

14

Spoon Bruschetta on top or dig right in!!

Ingredients

Bruschetta
 4 Roma Tomatoes, cubed
 1/2 - 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese, cubed
 3 tsp Garlic, diced
 4-5 Basil Leaves, ribboned Or just sprinkle dried Basil to your heart's content!
 2 tbsp Balsamic Vinegar
 2 tbsp Avocado Oilor Olive Oil
 Salt & Pepper
Crostini
 1-2 French Bread Loaves
 ¾ cup Avocado Oilor Olive Oil
 Garlic Salt or Italian Seasoning

Directions

Bruschetta
1

Wash and Dry Tomatoes.

2

Cut tomatoes into 1/2" cubes. Use a serrated or very sharp chef's knife.

3

Place tomatoes in a fine mesh strainer (or a pasta strainer will do), and place over a bowl. Add salt to the tomatoes and toss. Allow to sit and drain for 5 minutes. This will help remove excess moisture from the tomatoes.

4

Cut mozzarella into 1/2" cubes.

5

Combine tomatoes, mozzarella, and diced garlic to a large bowl.

6

If using fresh Basil, take 4-5 leaves and roll them tight like a cigar. Chop in 1/4" width ribbons, and add to the bowl.

7

Add Balsamic Vinegar, Avocado Oil/EVOO, salt & pepper (to taste), and stir.

8

Perfect to eat right away or allow to marry while in the fridge; covered.

Crostini
9

Preheat oven to 350F

10

Slice bread loaf into 1/2" thick slices.

11

In a measuring cup, pour 3/4 cup Avocado/EVOO and add Garlic Salt, Italian Seasonings, or Salt/Pepper.

12

Arrange bread slices on a lined cooking tray. Brush oil mix onto one side of the bread.

13

Toast bread in the oven for 8-10 minutes. Bread is done when edges begin to brown.

14

Spoon Bruschetta on top or dig right in!!

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