Bruschetta Love (edit)

We love Bella Peppers.
It's a small restaurant in Joplin.
They make a lot of items from scratch,
tastes like home.
I have loved bruschetta for a while but that changed to I totally heart Bella Peppers' bruschetta.

I have been wanting to try to duplicate their Bruschetta at home
and finally attempted it last night.
Must say I did pretty well.
You may want to tweek it a little,
but Sweet Hubby practically licked up every last bit!

Almost Bella Peppers Bruschetta

per person*:

• 1 ripe Roma tomato, diced
• 1 tablespoon Basil Pesto
• 1/2 teaspoon olive oil
  
• 1 tablespoon Shredded Mozzarella
• 1 tablespoon Grated Parmesan
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• Salt & Pepper to taste
  

Gently toss above ingredients together.
Drizzle 1 tablespoon* Balsamic Reduction (recipe below) on individual plate or platter
Garnish with chopped basil and shredded mozzarella
Serve with thin-sliced garlic rubbed Italian Bread, broiled or toasted

Balsamic Reduction
Yeild 1/2 cup

• 1 cup Balsamic Vinegar

Reduce by approx a third to half over medium-low to medium heat

• Add 1/4+ Cup sugar and continue to reduce until the consistency of chocolate syrup.

Place in squeeze bottle for future use.

Mmmmmmmm... Enjoy!!!

Edited July1st just because.