Bruschetta with Roasted Peppers & Mozzarella

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

Instructions

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