Broiled Tomato And Cheese Sandwiches

A simple and light vegetarian meal. From delicious living magazine.

Preheat broiler with cooking rack 6 inches from heat.

Place bread on a baking sheet and broil until lightly toasted , about 30 seconds.

Turn and broil another 30 seconds.

Brush tomato slices with olive oil and place on a second baking sheet.

Broil 2 minutes , turn over , and broil 3 minutes more , until lightly browned.

Meanwhile , top each bread slice with cheese and onion slices.

When tomatoes are done , remove from oven.

Place cheese-topped bread slices under broiler for 1 minute , until cheese melts.

Remove bread slices from oven spread with mayonnaise if desired.

Top with arugula , basil leaves , and broiled tomato slices.

Sprinkle with salt , pepper , and sliced avocado , if using.

Garnish with chopped basil and serve immediately.

bread, tomatoes, extra virgin olive oil, gruyere cheese, red onion, mayonnaise, arugula leaf, fresh basil leaves, avocado, fresh basil