Traditional Tomato Bruschetta Spread

Traditional Tomato Bruschetta Spread Vegetarian

Serves 8

6 medium Roma tomatoes, chopped (about 2 1/2 to 3 cups) 1/2 cup olive oil packed sun dried tomatoes, slivered 1/4 cup roasted garlic*, chopped 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1/2 cup pitted oil-cured olives, chopped 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped sea salt freshly ground black pepper to taste grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese to taste

Combine all ingredients except the cheese together in a large bowl. To serve, top the bruschetta with the tomato mixture. Sprinkle with Parmigiano Reggiano cheese. peeled whole garlic cloves with 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil. Put the garlic in a small cast iron pan or in a garlic roaster or small dish that can be covered. Roast for 25 to 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes until garlic is tender, lightly golden and very aromatic.
 * To roast your own garlic, heat the oven to 400�F. Coat 1/4 cup

Nutrition Information Per Serving (72g-wt.): 90 calories (60 calories from fat), 7g total fat, 1.5g saturated fat, 1g dietary fiber, 3g protein, 5g carbohydrate, 5mg cholesterol, 260mg sodium http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/recipes/appetizer/tomatobruschettaspre ad.html

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