Strawberry Bruschetta

Ingredients:
½ cup balsamic vinegar
12 slices Italian bread
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound strawberries, washed and diced
2 teaspoons fresh basil, plus more for garnish
1 cup goat cheese, room temperature
Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions:
1. Heat vinegar in a small skillet over medium-low heat. Simmer until reduced by about half, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature.
2. Prepare a grill for high heat or preheat oven broiler. Place bread slices on a foil-lined baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil.
3. Combine strawberries and basil in a small bowl and set aside.
4. Grill or broil until browned, about 2-3 minutes per side.
5. Spread goat cheese on toasted bread. Add black pepper, salt and reduced vinegar to the strawberry mixture. Spoon over the goat cheese topped bruschetta. Garnish with additional basil.