Bruschetta II

Description
Contributed by Healthy Recipes For Diabetic Friends Y-Group
 * Source: Family Circle All-Time Favorite Recipes
 * Prep Time: 25 Minutes
 * Servings: 12

Seasoning oil

 * ⅓ cup olive oil
 * 4 cloves garlic, crushed
 * 6 fresh basil leaves, chopped
 * ⅛ tsp crushed red pepper flakes

Tomato topping

 * 1½ lb plum tomatoes, chopped
 * ½ cup chopped fresh basil
 * 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
 * 1 tbsp olive oil
 * ½ tsp salt
 * ¼ tsp black pepper
 * 1 loaf French bread (8 oz), split horizontally
 * small fresh basil leaves for garnish

Directions

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

Nutritional information
Per serving:
 * 126 Calories | 3g Protein | 211mg Sodium | 2mg Cholesterol | 7g Fat | 13g Carbs
 * Exchanges: 1 bread/starch | 2 fat