Tomato Topping for Bruschetta

Makes 4 servings

Prep time: 10 minutes

Cook time: 45 minutes to 1 hour

Ingredients:

3 medium tomatoes, peeled, cored, seeded and diced

1 stalk celery, chopped

1 shallot, chopped

2 pepperoncini peppers, chopped*

1 tsp tomato paste

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp black pepper

1 tbs olive oil

4 large slices Italian of French bread

1 clove garlic

*Pepperoncini are pickled peppers sold in jars with brine. They are available in the condiment aisle of the supermarket.

Directions:

1. Drain any tomato juices. Combine tomatoes, celery, shallot, pepperoncini peppers, tomato paste, salt, black pepper and oil in slow cooker. Cover; cook on LOW 45 minutes to 1 hour.

2. Toast bread. Immediately rub with garlic. Spread tomato topping on bread. Serve immediately.