Balsamic Tomato and Feta French Bread Pizza
 
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Winter tomatoes are less flavorful because they didn't get to ripen on the vine. A little soak in some balsamic adds sweetness and acidity to brighten those tomatoes right up! Bonus - these french bread pizzas take only 30 minutes!
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Recipe type: Entree
Cuisine: Italian
Serves: 4 slices or 2 large servings
Ingredients
  • 1 large roma tomato
  • 1 TBS balsamic vinegar
  • ½ tsp dried basil
  • pinch each: salt and pepper
  • 16 oz french bread (preferably whole wheat)
  • ½ cup marinara
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 oz crumbled feta (about ½ cup)
Instructions
  1. Combine the tomato, balsamic, basil, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Stir to combine and let marinade for 15 minutes.
  2. Preheat oven to 425 F.
  3. Meanwhile. Cut your french bread in half the short way, and then a gain the long way (on both pieces) to end up with 4 slices of french bread.
  4. Heat a griddle or skillet over high heat. Place french breads cut side down on the hot griddle until golden brown. Repeat until all 4 french breads are toasted.
  5. Spread 2 TBS marinara over each toasted slice of french bread. Top each with ¼ cup mozzarella, and sprinkle of fresh garlic, and 2 TBS feta cheese.
  6. Using a slotted spoon to drain off the balsamic, spoon the tomatoes on the top of each pizza slice.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until the cheese starts to brown.
Optional
  1. In a small skillet reduce the leftover balsamic marinade until thick and syrupy. Drizzle over pizza slices.
Recipe by Alison's Allspice at https://www.alisonsallspice.com/balsamic-tomato-feta-french-bread-pizza/