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

Ingredients

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