Tomato Basil Snackers Recipe

Tomato Basil Snackers Recipe
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Fresh basil, summer-ripe tomatoes and melted mozzarella cheese top toasted English muffins in this fabulous afternoon pick-me-up from our Test Kitchen.

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  • 4 Servings
  • Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

Ingredients

  • 2 English muffins, split and toasted
  • 2 tablespoons fat-free mayonnaise
  • 3 plum tomatoes, cut into 1/4-inch slices
  • 6 fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Directions

  • Place English muffin halves on an ungreased baking sheet; spread with mayonnaise. Top with the tomatoes, basil, pepper and cheese. Broil 4 in. from the heat for 3-4 minutes or until cheese is melted. Yield: 4 servings.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving equals 118 calories, 3 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 9 mg cholesterol, 261 mg sodium, 17 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 6 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1/2 fat.

Tomato Basil Snackers published in Light & Tasty June/July 2007, p51

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Tomato Basil Snackers Recipe

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Reviewed on Sep. 16, 2009 by herdofmillingtons

I serve a variation of this on puff pastry. My kids consider it "pizza". I don't use mayonnaise, I use pesto instead.

Reviewed on Aug. 31, 2008 by bran_dp

This was such a yummy recipe even guests will love it! Great for using items fresh from the garden!

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