Balsamic Tomato Crostinis

By tammy1365

Ingredients

• 1 1
• package
• Cherry Tomatoes
• 2 2
• tbsp
• Vegan Butter
• or margarine (we use vegan Becel)
• 1 1
• French Baguette
• 2 2
• tbsp
• Olive Oil
• 1 1
• tsp
• Salt
• 2 2
• tbsp
• Balsamic Vinegar
• 2 2
• cloves
• Garlic
• Crushed
• Mozzarella Cheese
• We use Earth Island
• Fresh Basil
• For Serving

Details

Adapted from plantbasedcityliving.com

Preparation

Step 1

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425F.

In a medium-sized skillet over medium heat add the butter and allow to melt.

Add in the cherry tomatoes and saute for 10-15 minutes until they soft and have broken down. Use a spatula to break them apart slightly.

Add the balsamic and garlic to the pan and saute for 2 additional minutes, until the garlic becomes fragrant and the tomatoes are coated in balsamic.

Meanwhile, slice the bread into ½ inch thick, crostini size pieces and place on a lined baking sheet. Lay out the bread so no pieces are overlapping.

Brush each piece of crostini with olive oil on both sides and sprinkle with a little bit of salt. Only use enough oil so you can see it on the bread, you don’t want them to be to wet.

Place in the oven and cook for 5 minutes until the bread starts to crisp up slightly but is not crispy. Remove from oven.

Scoop some of the cherry mixture onto the crostini and sprinkle with a pinch of mozzarella. Place back in the oven for 5-10 additional minutes until the bread is crispy and the mozzarella melts slightly. Keep a close eye to ensure you don’t burn the bread.

Sprinkle each piece with some fresh chopped basil.

Serve and enjoy!