Heart Healthy Cherry Tomato Bruschetta Recipe
Juicy, fresh summer tomatoes are the highlight of this simple bruschetta recipe. You can pull it together just before ready to serve, or prepare the tomato mixture a few hours beforehand to let the garlic infuse the tomato juices.
Ingredients
Recipe yields 12 servings
2 Tbsp olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 pint red cherry tomatoes, halved
1 pint yellow cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 red onion, chopped
1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
10 fresh basil leaves, plus additional for garnish
1/8 tsp salt
Black pepper to taste
1 (16 oz) whole grain baguette loaf, sliced
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Directions
Step 1
In a small skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and sauté for 1 minute, or until fragrant.
Step 2
Transfer the sauteed garlic to a large bowl. Add the red and yellow tomatoes, red onion, balsamic vinegar, basil, salt and black pepper to taste and stir to combine. Cover and chill for about 1 hour.
Step 3
Preheat the oven to 400°. Arrange the bread slices on a baking sheet. Brush the bread slices with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil. Bake the bread slices until toasted, about 10 minutes.
Step 4
Stir the tomato mixture and spoon over the toasted bread slices. Top with additional basil, if desired.
Time:
30 minutes
Servings:
12
Calories:
113
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Dietary Review:
Jane Schwartz, RDN, CLT
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Nutrition facts
Serving Size:
2 slices
Per serving:
calories:113
total fat:2g
sat fat:0g
cholesterol:0mg
sodium:156mg
total carb:18g
fibers:1g
proteins:3g
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