Pesto and Tomato Bruschetta

Name: Pesto and Tomato Bruschetta
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: Pine Nut Pesto (see associated recipe); 24 1/2-inch-thick slices baguette-style French bread, toasted, or whole grain crackers; 1 ounce Parmesan or Romano cheese, shaved; 1 cup red and/or yellow cherry tomatoes, halved or quartered, or 2 plum tomatoes, sliced; 1 leaf Fresh basil sprigs; 1 (2.25 ounce) package Pine nuts, chopped walnuts, or chopped almonds, toasted

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Need an appetizer for your next get-together? This bruschetta recipe uses a pesto made with a blend of basil and arugula and it's ready in just minutes.

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Recipe Summary

active:

5 mins

total:

5 mins

Servings:

Nutrition Profile:

Low-Calorie

Egg Free

Vegetarian

Soy-Free

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

Pine Nut Pesto (see associated recipe)
24 1/2-inch-thick slices baguette-style French bread, toasted, or whole grain crackers
1 ounce Parmesan or Romano cheese, shaved
1 cup red and/or yellow cherry tomatoes, halved or quartered, or 2 plum tomatoes, sliced
1 leaf Fresh basil sprigs
1 (2.25 ounce) package Pine nuts, chopped walnuts, or chopped almonds, toasted

Directions

Step 1

Spread Pine Nut Pesto onto baguette slices. Top with shaved Parmesan and tomatoes. If desired, top with basil and nuts.

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Pine Nut Pesto

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2 slices

Per Serving:

89 calories; protein 4g; carbohydrates 11g; dietary fiber 1g; fat 3g; saturated fat 1g; cholesterol 3mg; sodium 246mg.

Exchanges:

1 starch, 1/2 fat

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