Broccoli Bruschetta
1 loaf Italian bread
5 roma tomatoes, ripe
1/2 cup chopped steamed broccoli
4 cloves garlic, crushed through a press
2 tablespoons basil leaves, fresh, chopped
2 ounces goat cheese, softened
4 teaspoons olive oil, extra virgin
salt and pepper, to taste
Chop roma tomatoes into small, 1/4-inch pieces.
Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Chop steamed Broccoli into 1/4-inch pieces and add to tomatoes.
Press two garlic cloves into small mixing bowl.
Add chopped basil leaves, tomatoes and broccoli.
Pour 2 teaspoons olive oil onto mixture and toss.
Preheat stovetop grill over high heat until smoking.
Cut bread into thin slices and brush with olive oil on both sides;
then toast both sides.
Remove bread from grill and rub the remaining garlic
over the toasted bread.
Spread goat cheese over toasted bread.
Place bread on large serving platter.
Spoon tomato/broccoli mixture over bread and serve.