Bruschetta
Fresh chives are a welcome addition to this low-fat, tomato based bruschetta spread. A taste sensation when made with summer-ripe tomatoes.
Ingredients
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3 tablespoons olive oil
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1 tablespoon snipped fresh chives
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1 tablespoon snipped fresh basil
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
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1 clove garlic, minced
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2 cups seeded and chopped plum and/or yellow tomatoes
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1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
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Salt
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Freshly ground black pepper
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1 8-ounce loaf baguette-style French bread
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Fresh basil (optional)
Directions
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In a medium bowl stir together 1 tablespoon of the olive oil, the chives, basil, lemon juice, and garlic. Add tomatoes and onion; toss to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Set aside.
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Cut the bread into 36 slices. Arrange bread slices on 2 large baking sheets. Lightly brush one side of each slice with some of the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil. Broil bread, one pan at a time, 3 to 4 inches from heat for 2 to 3 minutes or until toasted. Turn bread and broil other side for 1 o 2 minutes or until toasted*.
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To serve, with a slotted spoon, spoon tomato mixture onto the oiled side of each toast slice. If desired, garnish with fresh basil. Serve within 30 minutes.
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Makes 36 appetizer servings
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*Note: Bread slices may be toasted up to 1 day ahead. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.
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Seafood Bruschetta: Prepare as above, except decrease tomatoes to 1 cup. Add 6 ounces lump crabmeat or 6 ounces peeled, deveined, cooked shrimp, coarsely chopped; and 1 tablespoon snipped fresh dillweed to the tomato mixture.
Nutrition information
Calories 30, Total Fat 1 g, Saturated Fat 0 g, Monounsaturated Fat 1 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 43 mg, Carbohydrate 4 g, Total Sugar 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 7%, Vitamin C 2%, Calcium 1%, Iron 1%. Exchanges: Other Carbohydrate .5.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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