Heirloom Tomato Bruschetta

A few years ago I was asked to teach a vegan cooking class. I wanted to make 2 recipes for the ladies to enjoy - one as a snack while I talk, and the other for the lunch itself.

For the snack, I chose to create a bruschetta. This is perfect if you’

re hosting brunch this weekend.

You will need:

• 1 c. heirloom cherry tomatoes (I love the vibrancy of the different colors but you can do all one color if it is all you can find)

• 1 pinch kosher salt

• 1 TBSP extra virgin olive oil

• 2 fresh basil leaves chopped

• 1 container Kite Hill or other spreadable vegan cheese

• 1 baguette, thinly sliced and toasted

• Balsamic glaze

In a small bowl add the rinsed and quartered tomatoes, salt, oil and basil. Toss gently with your hands so that all of the ingredients mix well.

Spread a thin layer of the cheese on 8 slices of the toasted baguette (depending on the size of the baguette it may be a few more than 8.)

Spoon the tomato mixture on top of the baguettes and then drizzle each piece with your balsamic glaze. It's as tasty as it is beautiful!