Post by Loupy on Jul 16, 2010 20:24:35 GMT -7
Garden-Fresh Bruschetta
© Taste of Home 2009
Field editor Rachel Garcia of Arlington, Virginia shared the recipe for this easy-to-fix bruschetta. Serve it as an appetizer or as a colorful side dish.
14 Servings
Prep Total Time: 30 min.
Ingredients:
1 garlic clove, peeled and halved
14 slices French bread (3/4 inch thick)
4 medium tomatoes, seeded and diced
1/4 cup chopped red onion
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
14 fresh basil leaves
Directions:
Rub cut side of garlic over one side of each slice of bread.
Place bread garlic side down on an ungreased baking sheet.
Bake at 350° for 5 minutes on each side or until lightly browned.
In a bowl, combine the tomatoes, onion, oil, minced basil, salt and
pepper; spoon about 2 tablespoons onto each piece of toast.
Top each with a basil leaf.
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving (1 piece) equals
203 calories,
4 g fat
1 g saturated fat
436 mg sodium,
36 g carbohydrate,
2 g fiber,
6 g protein.
© Taste of Home 2009
© Taste of Home 2009
Field editor Rachel Garcia of Arlington, Virginia shared the recipe for this easy-to-fix bruschetta. Serve it as an appetizer or as a colorful side dish.
14 Servings
Prep Total Time: 30 min.
Ingredients:
1 garlic clove, peeled and halved
14 slices French bread (3/4 inch thick)
4 medium tomatoes, seeded and diced
1/4 cup chopped red onion
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
14 fresh basil leaves
Directions:
Rub cut side of garlic over one side of each slice of bread.
Place bread garlic side down on an ungreased baking sheet.
Bake at 350° for 5 minutes on each side or until lightly browned.
In a bowl, combine the tomatoes, onion, oil, minced basil, salt and
pepper; spoon about 2 tablespoons onto each piece of toast.
Top each with a basil leaf.
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving (1 piece) equals
203 calories,
4 g fat
1 g saturated fat
436 mg sodium,
36 g carbohydrate,
2 g fiber,
6 g protein.
© Taste of Home 2009
