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Bruschetta
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Bruschetta

Simple, elegant and so flavorful, this appetizer is ready to serve in about 10 minutes! From eatbetteramerica.
Prep Time:10 min
Start to Finish:10 min
makes:16 appetizers

1can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen® organic diced tomatoes, drained
2tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
1tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1clove garlic, finely chopped
16(1/2-inch-thick) slices baguette, toasted (about 6 oz)
1.Stir together tomatoes, basil, olive oil and garlic.
2.Spoon mixture onto toasted bread slices. Serve immediately.
High Altitude (3500-6500 ft): No change.

Nutritional Information
1 Appetizer: Calories 40 (Calories from Fat 10); Total Fat 1g (Saturated Fat 0g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 85mg; Total Carbohydrate 6g (Dietary Fiber 0g, Sugars 0g); Protein 1g Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 0%; Vitamin C 2%; Calcium 0%; Iron 2% Exchanges: 1/2 Starch; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Vegetable Carbohydrate Choices: 1/2 
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

 
 
 
1 Review

 

The Bruschette
These are simply marvalas. I used vine ripe tomatoes and chopped them really fine. Greatand simple.
Posted at 9:33 AM on August 7 2007 by Momma Dee , Bath NY