Bruschetta with Tomatoes

From EatingWell: The EatingWell Healthy in a Hurry Cookbook (2006) — Subscribe Now!

Fresh summer tomatoes seasoned with fresh basil tops grilled bread in this perfect summer appetizer.

4 servings

Active Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

Nutrition Profile

Ingredients

2 large tomatoes, seeded and chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
2 teaspoons plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1 teaspoon red-wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
Salt & freshly ground pepper, to taste
8 3/4-inch-thick slices crusty Italian bread

Preparation

Preheat grill. Combine the tomatoes with 2 teaspoons oil, vinegar and garlic and season to taste with salt and pepper. Brush the bread on both sides with the remaining 2 tablespoons oil and grill, flipping once, until lightly toasted on both sides. Top with the tomato mixture.

Nutrition

Per serving: 164 calories; 10 g fat (1 g sat, 7 g mono); 0 mg cholesterol; 17 g carbohydrates; 4 g protein; 3 g fiber; 132 mg sodium; 184 mg potassium.

Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin C (71% daily value), Folate (16% dv).

1 Carbohydrate Serving

Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 vegetable, 2 fat