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Tomato Basil Bruschetta

Tomato Basil Bruschetta

44 Ratings
44 Ratings
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Makes: 12 servings
Total Cost: $$$$

This delicious appetizer is a great way to use ripe tomatoes and basil from your garden. Serve with toasted bread on the side for a quick and delicious appetizer for your family or at your next get-together.

Ingredients

  • 8 tomatoes (ripe, Roma plum, chopped)
  • 2 garlic clove (minced)
  • 1/2 large onion (chopped)
  • 6 basil leaves (fresh)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (or cooking oil of your choice)
  • salt (optional, to taste)
  • black pepper (optional, to taste)
  • 2 French bread baguette (or Italian, cut into 1/2 inch diagonal slices)

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Preheat oven to 400 °F.
  3. Combine tomatoes, garlic, onion, basil, and olive oil in a bowl. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste (optional). Set aside.
  4. Arrange bread on a baking sheet in a single layer. Bake about 5 to 7 minutes until it begins to brown slightly.
  5. Remove bread from oven and transfer to a serving platter.
  6. Serve the tomato mixture in a bowl with a serving spoon and let everyone help themselves. Or place some on each slice of bread before serving. If adding the tomato mixture yourself, add it at the last minute or the bread may become soggy.

Notes

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Source:

Healthy Eating Recipes
University of Nebraska Cooperative Extension

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1 piece (69g)
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 103
Total Fat 3 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 132 mg
Carbohydrates 17 g
Dietary Fiber 1 g
Total Sugars 2 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 3 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 18 mg
Iron 1 mg
Potassium 140 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 103
Total Fat 3 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g
Linoleic Acid 0 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 mg
Omega 3 - DHA 0 mg
Cholesterol 0 mg
Carbohydrates 17 g
Dietary Fiber 1 g
Total Sugars 2 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 3 g
Minerals
Calcium 18 mg
Potassium 140 mg
Sodium 132 mg
Copper 63 mcg
Iron 1 mg
Magnesium 12 mg
Phosphorus 41 mg
Selenium 7 mcg
Zinc 0 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 18 mcg RAE
Vitamin B6 0.1 mg
Vitamin B12 0 mg
Vitamin C 6 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 1 mg
Vitamin K 6 mcg
Folate 66 mcg DFE
Thiamin 0.1 mg
Riboflavin 0.1 mg
Niacin 1 mg
Choline 7 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Vegetables 1/4 cups
Grains 1 ounces

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The recipe itself was really good. However, a family that is on SNAP Ed may not have Extra Virgin Olive Oil or garlic cloves. Is there any way that we can substitute something (cheaper)?
05/03/12
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