Bruschetta

Yield: 6 servings, 2 slices each

Ingredients

• 12 slices Italian or French bread, toasted
• 3 large tomatoes, chopped
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

1. Combine tomatoes, oil, basil and salt in a covered bowl and let marinate at least 4 hours (Do not refrigerate; tomatoes will lose their flavor).
2. Use a slotted spoon to layer on to bread.
3. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Per serving (2 slices) provides approximately: 213 calories, 6g protein, 37g carbohydrates, 3g fiber, 5g fat (1g saturated), 0mg cholesterol, 61mcg folate, 2mg iron, 489mg sodium

Attribution

Recipe and photo used with permission from: Wheat Foods Council