H3 Recipe: Tomato Bruschetta

INGREDIENTS:

1 1/2 cups Roma tomato, chopped                      

1/4 cup Fresh basil, cut thin

1 teaspoon Garlic, minced

1 teaspoon Olive oil

1/4 teaspoon Salt

1/8 teaspoon Black pepper, ground

1/2 each Whole grain baguette, cut thinly

PREPARATION:

• Preheat oven to 350° F. 


• Thinly slice whole grain baguette. Serving 2 thin slices per person (about 2 ounces).


• Arrange the slices of bread onto a sheet tray and brown both sides slightly in the oven. About 3 minutes each side.  Remove the slices of bread from the oven.


• In a medium bowl, combine chopped tomatoes, basil, garlic, olive oil, salt and black pepper. 


• Spread the tomato mixture onto the golden brown bread and enjoy.

*Chef's Note:  The tomato mixture can also be served as a topping for your grilled chicken, fish, or pork tenderloin. 

Yield: 6 servings

Serving Size: 2 pieces

Calories: 45

Fat: 1.5 grams