Tomato-Basil Bruschetta Appetizer

Name: Tomato-Basil Bruschetta Appetizer
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: about 2 dozen.
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 3 plum tomatoes, chopped; 1/3 cup thinly sliced green onions; 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 1 tablespoon minced fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 1 loaf (1 pound) French bread, cut into 1/2-inch slices; 2 garlic cloves, peeled and halved

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 25 min. YIELD: about 2 dozen.

“It’s easy to double this great recipe for a crowd. You can make the tomato topping ahead, or keep it simple and serve it as a dip for the French bread slices.” —Marie Cosenza, Cortlandt Manor, New York

Ingredients

3 plum tomatoes, chopped
1/3 cup thinly sliced green onions
4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 loaf (1 pound) French bread, cut into 1/2-inch slices
2 garlic cloves, peeled and halved

Directions

1. In a small bowl, combine the tomatoes, onions, 2 tablespoons oil, basil, vinegar, oregano, salt and pepper; set aside.
2. Lightly brush both sides of bread slices with remaining oil. Arrange on ungreased baking sheets. Broil 3-4 in. from the heat for 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
3. Rub garlic over bread slices. With a slotted spoon, top each slice with tomato mixture.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 84 calories, 3g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 162mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch.

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