"Rustic bruschetta of roasted tomatoes and mushrooms, red onion, kalamata olives, and grilled bread...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 loaf of ciabatta bread or another fresh firm bread, sliced into 1/2 inch to 3/4 inch thick slices.
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Olive oil
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10-12 large plum tomatoes, rinsed, dried and cut in half lengthwise.
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1 pound of crimini or baby bella mushrooms (about 24), washed, dried, stems removed.
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8 cloves of garlic, peeled and sliced into quarters, lengthwise
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6-8 fresh thyme sprigs plus extra for garnish
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Kosher salt
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Fresh ground pepper
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24 pitted kalamata olives, sliced into quarters lengthwise
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1 small red onion, peeled, sliced in half from root end to root end, then each half very thinly sliced, crosswise.