Slow Cooker Tomato Bruschetta Recipe

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup (60 ml) extra-virgin olive oil, divided
• 28 oz (840 ml) can diced tomatoes, drained
• 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano
• 1 teaspoon (5 ml) granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon (5 ml) salt
• 2 tablespoons (30 ml) finely chopped fresh parsley
• freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 12 slices grilled or toasted bread

Instructions

Place 2 tablespoons olive oil in a slow cooker and swirl to coat bottom. Add drained tomatoes, then sprinkle with minced garlic, chopped oregano, sugar and salt. Drizzle with remaining olive oil.

Cover with a large piece of parchment, pressing it down.

Cover the pot and cook on low-heat setting for 6 hours. Turn off the cooker and open the lid.  Discard the parchment.

Stir in chopped fresh parsley and season to taste with black pepper. Remove tomato mixture from the slow cooker and transfer to a serving plate. Allow cooling to room temperature.

Spoon onto toasted or grilled bread. Enjoy!