Portabella Mushroom Bruschetta - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 slices crusty whole wheat bread
1 garlic clove
3 portabella mushroom caps, wiped clean
2 shallots, chopped fine
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup shaved parmesan cheese
tomato relish
2 cups cherry tomatoes
1/4 cup minced red onion
1/4 cup fresh basil, shredded
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
salt and pepper

Preparation

Toast bread in 350\u00b0F oven until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
Rub lightly with garlic clove while still warm.
Coarsely chop the mushrooms .
In a large skillet heat 2 tablespoons oil over moderate heat until hot but not smoking and cook mushrooms until softened, then add shallots and garlic stirring, until all liquid mushrooms give off is evaporated, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Remove skillet from heat. Keep mushrooms warm, covered.
This can be made ahead,refrigerated and reheated at serving time.
Tomato Relish:
Quarter tomatoes; combine with red onion, basil, vinegar, olive oil. Season, to taste, and let marinate for 15 minutes.
Top toasted bread with Sauteed mushrooms, tomato relish, shaved parmesan. Garnish with basil.