Bruschetta of Eggs, Tomatoes, and Peppers

Bruschetta of Eggs, Tomatoes, and Peppers

Traditionally, bruschetta is an Italian appetizer of toasted bread rubbed with fresh garlic and topped with extra- virgin olive oil. The traditional Italian bruschetta is topped with chopped tomatoes, extra- virgin olive oil and fresh basil. The recipe below is a version of a combination of Italian- American - style bruschetta.

Serves 4
Ingredients:

• 1/2 loaf Italian or French Bread
• 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/4 cup pesto
• 2 eggs
• 1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
• 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
• 1 medium tomato, seeded and diced

1. Slice the bread into 43/4 - inch lengthwise slices. Brush 1 side of each with a bit of oil; toast on grill or grill pan. When that side is toasted, brush oil on the other side, flip, and toast that side.

2. Place the toasted bread in a baking sheet, and spread with pesto. Mix eggs with bell pepper. Heat the remaining oil in a saute' pan to medium temperature; add the egg mixture and cook omelet style. Cut the omelet and place on the bread; top with cheese and tomatoes.

Image adapted from google and doesn't reflect the above recipe but to be a similar.