Grilled Tomato Bruschetta

• 4 small tomatoes, cut into
• 1/2-inch-thick slices (1 lb.)
• 4 cloves garlic, divided
• 1 tsp. dried thyme
• 3 Tbs. olive oil, divided, plus more for drizzling
• 1 loaf French bread, cut into 12 slices
• 1 6-oz. ball fresh mozzarella, drained and cut into 12 slices
• 10leaves fresh basil, thinly sliced

1. Preheat grill or grill topper over medium heat.
2. Slice each tomato into 3 /2-inch-thick slices.
3. Mince 2 cloves garlic.
4. Combine minced garlic with thyme; set aside.
5. Lightly brush both sides of tomato slices with 1 Tbs.
6. olive oil.
7. Rub grate or grill topper with vegetable oil.
8. Place tomatoes on grill, and cook 3 to 5 minutes.
9. Turn tomatoes over, sprinkle with garlic and thyme mixture, and season with salt and pepper, if desired.
10. Grill 3 to 5 minutes more.
11. Meanwhile, brush both sides of each bread slice with remaining olive oil.
12. Grill 1 to 2 minutes per side.
13. Rub remaining whole garlic cloves over one side of each piece of grilled bread.
14. Place a grilled tomato slice on each garlic side of bread, and top with cheese and basil.
15. Drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper, if desired.

tomatoes, garlic, thyme, olive oil, bread, mozzarella, fresh basil

Taken from www.vegetariantimes.com/recipe/grilled-tomato-bruschetta/ (may not work)