Tomato Basil Bruschetta

If you want a drier topping, remove the seeds from the tomato before dicing. (Cut tomato in half and scoop out seeds with your finger or a spoon.)

Serves 6

Ingredients

1. 1/2 whole-grain baguette, cut into six 1/2-inch-thick diagonal slices
2. 2 tablespoons chopped basil
3. 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
4. 2 cloves garlic, minced
5. 3 tomatoes, diced
6. 1/2 cup diced fennel
7. 1 teaspoon olive oil
8. 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
9. 1 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Toast baguette slices in 400 F oven until lightly browned. Mix all other ingredients together. Spoon mixture evenly over toasted bread. Serve immediately.