Bruschetta II

Bruschetta - 13g Carbs

From: Family Circle All-Time Favorite Recipes Prep Time: 25 Minutes Servings: 12

Seasoning Oil 1/3 cup olive oil 4 cloves garlic, crushed 6 fresh basil leaves, chopped 1/8 tsp crushed red-pepper flakes

Tomato Topping 1 1/2 lb plum tomatoes, chopped 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar 1 Tbsp olive oil 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp black pepper 1 loaf French Bread (8 oz), spit horizontally Small fresh basil leaves for garnish

1. Prepare seasoning oil: Heat oil in a small skillet over medium-low heat. Add garlic, basil and red-pepper flakes; cook, stirring, 5 to 7 minutes or until garlic is golden. Cool the oil and strain. 2. Meanwhile, prepare tomato topping: Stir together tomatoes, basil, vinegar, oil, salt and pepper in a large bowl. 3. Heat oven to 500 degrees F. 4. Brush cut sides of split bread with about 2 tablespoons seasoning oil. Place on a baking sheet. Bake in heated 500 degree F. oven 3 to 5 minutes or until golden. 5. Slice toasted bread into 2-inch widths and arrange on a large serving platter. Spoon tomato topping over and garnish with fresh basil leaves.

Nutrition: 126 Calories, 3g Protein, 211mg Sodium, 2mg Cholesterol, 7g Fat, 13g Carbs Exchanges: 1 Bread/Starch, 2 Fat

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