Bruschetta

Bruschetta

Roasted red peppers add extra zing to this classic chopped tomato dish!

CAL/SERV :

119

PREP TIME :

15 MINS

YIELDS :

4 SERVINGS

TOTAL TIME:

20 MINS

INGREDIENTS
  • ½ whole grain baguette (French bread), cut into 12 slices (or substitute 3 slices whole-wheat bread, each cut into 4 squares)
  • 1 C fresh tomatoes, rinsed and diced
  • ¼ C jarred roasted red peppers, diced (or substitute fresh roasted red peppers; see tip) (Leftover Friendly)
  • 6 Kalamata olives, rinsed and sliced (or substitute any black olive)
  • ½ Tbsp olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp fresh basil, rinsed, dried, and chopped (or 2 tsp dried)
  • ¼ tsp ground black pepper

INSTRUCTIONS
  1. Lightly toast baguette slices.
  2. Combine remaining ingredients, and toss well.
  3. Top each bread slice with about 2 tablespoons of tomato mixture, and serve.

Nutrition (per serving):

119 calories, 4 g protein, 17 g carbohydrates, 12 g fat, 0 g saturated fat, 256 mg sodium, Potassium 113 mg, Vitamin 10%, Vitamin C 10%, Calcium 4%, Iron 6%

 Courtesy of National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute