Easy Bruschetta Recipe

Ingredients

Servings: 9, Serving Size: 2 pieces | Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cooking spray

2 tbsp olive oil, divided

2 tsp minced garlic

4 tbsp balsamic vinegar

¼ tsp salt (optional)

⅛ tsp ground black pepper

2 cups tomatoes, seeded and chopped

½ cup onion, finely chopped

¼ cup fresh basil, chopped

1 whole wheat baguette

Exchanges/Choices:

2 Starch

½ Fat

Calories 180

Calories from Fat 40

Total Fat 4.5g

Saturated Fat 0.8g

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0mg

Sodium 250mg

Total Carbohydrate 30g

Dietary Fiber 3g

Sugars 4g

Protein 5g

Preheat oven to 375°F / 190°C. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray.
Add 1 tbsp olive oil to a small sauté pan over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
In a small bowl, combine garlic mixture with balsamic vinegar, salt (optional), pepper, tomatoes, onion and basil. Let mixture marinate in refrigerator for 30 minutes.
Slice whole wheat baguette into 18 pieces. Lightly brush remaining olive oil on each piece. Line baguette pieces on baking sheet and bake for 10 - 12 minutes or until toasted. Top each baguette piece with equal amounts of tomato mixture.

Fun Facts / Cooking Tips
	This healthy tomato bruschetta is a widely popular gourmet appetizers. Quick and easy to make and serve. Use 100% whole wheat or wheat baguette to get the benefits of more dietary fiber than the traditional white baguette.

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