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Grilled Caponata Bruschetta

An amazing combination of vegetables goes into this flavorful veggie medley. And at less than 65 calories each, you don't have to stop at just one! Sonya Miller - Austin, Texas

30 ServingsPrep: 35 min. Grill: 10 min.

Ingredients

1 medium eggplant
1 celery rib
1 small zucchini
1 small sweet yellow pepper
1 small sweet red pepper
1 small onion
1 medium tomato
5 garlic cloves, peeled
1/2 cup olive oil, divided
30 slices French bread (1/4 inch thick)
1/4 cup golden raisins
1/4 cup tomato sauce
3 tablespoons chopped pitted green olives
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh oregano

Directions

Cut the eggplant, celery and zucchini into 3/4-in. slices; place in a
large bowl. Cut the peppers, onion and tomato into wedges; add to
bowl. Add garlic and 1/4 cup oil; toss to coat.
Transfer vegetables to a grilling grid coated with cooking spray.
Grill, covered, over medium heat for 8-10 minutes or until tender,
turning occasionally.
Brush bread slices with remaining oil; grill for 1-2 minutes on each

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Grilled Caponata Bruschetta (continued)

Directions (continued)

side or until toasted. Chop vegetables into 1/4-in. pieces; transfer
to a large bowl. Stir in the raisins, tomato sauce, olives, basil
and oregano. Spoon 1 tablespoon mixture over each slice of toast.
Yield: 2-1/2 dozen.

Editor's Note: If you do not have a grilling grid, use a disposable foil pan. Poke holes in the bottom of the pan with a meat fork to allow liquid to drain.

Nutrition Facts: 1 appetizer equals 63 calories, 4 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 65 mg sodium, 6 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 1 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 fat, 1/2 starch.