Slow-Roasted Cherry Tomato Bruschetta

From EatingWell: December 2006

Roasting tomatoes brings out their inherent sweetness.

Slow-Roasted Cherry Tomato Bruschetta Recipe

14 servings

Active Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour

Nutrition Profile

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Ingredients

3 pints cherry tomatoes
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
3 cloves minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup sliced fresh basil
1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar
14 slices baguette, (preferably whole-wheat), toasted
Anchovy fillets, Kalamata olives or sliced fresh basil, for garnish

Preparation

Preheat oven to 325°F.
Toss tomatoes with oil, garlic, salt and pepper. Place on a baking sheet and roast until broken down, 45 to 55 minutes.
Combine the roasted tomatoes with basil and vinegar.
Top baguette slices with the roasted tomato mixture. Garnish with anchovy fillets, Kalamata olives or sliced fresh basil.

Nutrition

Per serving: 69 calories; 1 g fat ( 0 g sat , 1 g mono ); 0 mg cholesterol; 13 g carbohydrates; 3 g protein; 3 g fiber; 178 mg sodium; 157 mg potassium.

Nutrition Bonus: Vitamins A & C, potassium, magnesium.

Carbohydrate Servings: 1

Exchanges: 1 starch

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