Tomato Bruschetta with Balsamic Glaze

Ingredients

• 1 cup tomatoes, seeded and diced (about 4 roma)
• 1⁄4 cup red onion, diced
• 2+ garlic cloves, minced
• 5+ leaves fresh basil, roughly chopped
• 2 Tbs olive oil
• 1⁄4 tsp salt
• 1⁄4 tsp ground black pepper

For assembling

• 1⁄2 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1⁄2 loaf of Italian bread or French baguette, sliced into 1⁄2 inch slices
• 2 Tbs olive oil
• 1⁄2 tsp garlic powder

Directions

1. In a medium mixing bowl, add tomatoes, red onion, garlic, basil, olive oil and salt and pepper. Toss to combine and store in the refrigerator for one hour.
2. In a small pot, bring the balsamic vinegar to a boil over medium heat. Continue to cook for another 4-5 minutes until the sauce is reduced by half. Immediately, pour the glaze into a small bowl and set aside to cool.
3. Heat oven to 350° F. In a small bowl, combine olive oil and garlic powder. Brush the top side of each of the baguette slices with the olive oil mixture. Place the slices onto a quarter sheet baking pan and toast for 10 minutes, until light golden brown.
4. Top each toasted slice with a spoonful of the tomato mixture. Drizzle the balsamic glaze on top and serve.