Strawberry Bruschetta

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1 baguette loaf, sliced (mine yielded about 30 slices)
• 2-3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 pound strawberries, diced
• 1/2 cup basil leaves, cut into a chiffonade (stack the leaves, then roll the leaves, then slice the leaves)
• 4-5 ounces goat cheese, room temperature (spreadable goat cheese, not the crumbled kind)
• salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   In a small sauce pan, bring the balsamic vinegar to a simmer over medium high heat. Reduce the heat immediately and allow to low simmer for about 10 minutes, until it is reduced by about 1/3 and slightly thickened. Remove from heat and allow to cool.

2. 2

   In a medium bowl, combine the diced strawberries, vinegar reduction, and basil. Add salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.

3. 3

   Meanwhile, brush your bread on both sides with olive oil and place them on a baking sheet. Using your oven’s broiler, lightly toast the bread, a minute or two per side. (Be careful not to burn it!)

4. 4

   Spread each slice of bread with some goat cheese. Top with a portion of the strawberry mixture. Enjoy!