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Balsamic And Tomato Bruschetta

Type: Low Fat
Courses: Breads, Brunch, Starters and appetizers
Serves: 8 people

Recipe Ingredients

1 packet  Cherry tomatoes - chopped
1/4 cup 36g / 1.3ozFresh basil - chopped
2 tablespoons 30mlExtra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon 15mlBalsamic vinegar
1   Garlic clove - minced
1/2 teaspoon 2.5mlSalt
  Freshly-ground black pepper - to taste
1/2 teaspoon 2.5mlSugar
1   Baguette - (abt 20" long)
1   Garlic clove
2 tablespoons 30mlGrated Parmesan cheese

Recipe Instructions

Combine the chopped tomatoes, basil, olive oil, vinegar, minced garlic, salt, pepper and sugar in a bowl. Toss.

Cut the baguette into 4 pieces. Slice in half lengthwise and place on baking sheet. Toast in a 400 degree oven for about 10 minutes; turn once. Remove when crusty on both sides.

Rub bread with the garlic clove. Spoon the tomato mixture over the bread and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.

Dietary Information:

Nutritional Analysis Per Serving: Calories 150; Fat (grams) 5; Percent calories from fat 30; Percent polyunsaturated 6; Percent saturated 6; Percent monounsaturated 18; Cholesterol (milligrams) 1; Sodium (milligrams) 450; Protein (grams) 5; Carbohydrate (grams) 21; Dietary Fiber 1.

Source:
"Mayo Clinic's Virtual Cookbook at http://www.mayohealth.org"

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