Tomato-Goat Cheese Bruschetta

Recipe courtesy of one my favorites, Betty Crocker

Organic tomatoes, goat cheese and thyme are the signature flavors of this classic Italian recipe.

Ingredients

• 2 logs (4 oz each) soft goat cheese, cut into 8 (1 inch) slices
• 1 can* (14.5 oz) organic, diced tomatoes, drained
• 1/4 cup coarsely chopped pitted kalamata olives
• 1 tsp fresh thyme, chopped
• 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 24 slices (1/2 inch thick) baguette (about 8 oz), toasted

Directions

1. Heat over to 350F.
2. In ungreased, 1-quart shallow ovenproof dish, place cheese in a single layer.
3. Sprinkle tomatoes, olives, thyme leaves and pepper flakes over cheese.
4. Drizzle with olive oil.
5. Bake 15-20 minutes or until warm and serve with baguette slices.

*Unlike fresh tomatoes, canned tomatoes contain more nutrients and lycopene because they are pre-cooked, which enhances their nutritional content.