Mushroom and Tomato Bruschetta

Ingredients

• 1 loaf Italian bread , cut into 3/4-inch thick slices
• 0.5 cups olive oil
• 0.5 pounds diced fresh mushrooms
• 5 greens onions , minced
• 4 cloves garlic , minced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley
• 3 large tomatoes , diced
• 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions

1. 1

   Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Arrange bread slices on a baking sheet in a single layer.

2. 2

   Broil bread in the preheated oven until toasted, 1 to 2 minutes; watch carefully to prevent burning. Remove from the oven and place the baking sheet onto a wire rack. Keep the broiler on.

3. 3

   Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add mushrooms, green onions, garlic, salt, black pepper, and parsley; cook and stir until mushrooms are soft and juicy, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat.

4. 4

   While the mushrooms are cooking, mix tomatoes and balsamic vinegar together in a bowl.

5. 5

   Top each toasted bread slice with mushroom mixture, then spread tomato mixture over top and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.

6. 6

   Return to the oven and broil until heated through and cheese has melted, about 5 minutes.