Occasions Healthy Party Recipes Healthy Party Appetizer Recipes Healthy Finger Food Recipes Veggie Bruschetta 1.0 (1) 1 Review This healthy appetizer features roasted vegetables on whole grain bread. By EatingWell Test Kitchen EatingWell Test Kitchen The EatingWell Test Kitchen is comprised of a group of culinary professionals who develop and test our recipes. Our recipes go through a rigorous process, which includes testing by trained recipe testers, using different equipment (e.g., gas and electric stoves) and a variety of tools and techniques to make sure that it will really work when you make it at home. Testers shop major supermarkets to research availability of ingredients. Finally, a Registered Dietitian reviews each recipe to ensure that we deliver food that's not only delicious, but adheres to our nutrition guidelines as well. Learn more about our food philosophy and nutrition parameters. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on July 21, 2018 Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Prep Time: 25 mins Additional Time: 35 mins Total Time: 1 hrs Servings: 36 Yield: 36 servings Nutrition Profile: Egg Free Low Carbohydrate Low-Calorie Nut-Free Vegetarian Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 1 ½ pounds plum tomatoes, seeded and cut into 1-inch pieces 2 small red and/or yellow sweet peppers, seeded and cut into 1-inch pieces 1/2 or a medium red onion, cut into 1/2-inch wedges 3 cloves garlic, peeled 2 tablespoons olive oil ½ teaspoon kosher salt or sea salt ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 2 teaspoons snipped fresh thyme ¼ cup snipped fresh basil 16 ounces loaf whole-grain baguette 2 ounces Parmesan cheese Directions Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. In a large bowl, combine tomatoes, sweet peppers, onion wedges and garlic. Add oil, kosher salt and black pepper; toss to coat. Transfer tomato mixture to a foil-lined shallow roasting pan. Roast for 35 to 40 minutes or until vegetables are tender and slightly charred on the edges, stirring twice. Cool slightly on a wire rack. Transfer tomato mixture to a food processor. Cover and pulse with several on-off turns until tomato mixture is chopped but still slightly chunky. Stir in balsamic vinegar and thyme. Stir in basil just before serving. Heat oven to 375 degrees F. Slice a 16-ounce whole grain baguette crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices (about 36 slices). Lightly coat bread slices with cooking spray. Place on a baking sheet. Bake for 4 to 6 minutes or until golden brown and crisp, turning once. Cool on a wire rack. Top each bread slice with 1 tablespoon of the vegetable mixture. Thinly shave 2 ounces Parmesan cheese. Place a piece or two of cheese atop veggie spread on each bread slice. Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 52 Calories 2g Fat 7g Carbs 3g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 36 Calories 52 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 7g 3% Dietary Fiber 1g 5% Total Sugars 2g Protein 3g 5% Total Fat 2g 2% Saturated Fat 1g 3% Cholesterol 1mg 0% Vitamin A 389IU 8% Vitamin C 11mg 12% Folate 13mcg 3% Sodium 115mg 5% Calcium 36mg 3% Iron 0mg 2% Magnesium 15mg 3% Potassium 97mg 2% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved