best ever bruschetta!

ingredients

• servings: 8
• 4 english muffins, split
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
• 4 large fresh tomatoes, peeled and chopped
• 8 black olives, pitted and halved
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 4 slices mozzarella cheese, halved
• salt and pepper to taste

recipe

preparation time: 25 mins cook time: 5 mins ready time: 30 mins


• preheat the oven's broiler and set the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source. toast muffin halves under broiler until golden, about 2 to 3 minutes. mix garlic, butter, and basil together in a small bowl; spread butter mixture evenly each toasted muffin half.
• combine tomatoes, olives, and tomato paste in a large bowl; set aside. whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, and honey in a small bowl. spoon some of the tomato mixture each muffin, then drizzle the olive oil mixture over the top, place a piece of mozzarella on top, and season with salt and pepper.
• return muffins to broiler; cook until the cheese has melted, 1 to 2 minutes. serve immediately.