Bruschetta

Prep Time: 25 Minutes; Cost: $
Servings: 12; Difficulty Level: 2



Ingredients


Seasoning Oil

1/3 cup olive oil
4 cloves garlic, crushed
6 fresh basil leaves, chopped
1/8 teaspoon crushed red-pepper flakes
Tomato Topping

1-1/2 pounds plum tomatoes, chopped
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 loaf French Bread (8 ounces), spit horizontally
Small fresh basil leaves for garnish

Directions


Prepare seasoning oil: Heat oil in a small skillet over medium-low
heat. Add garlic, basil and red-pepper flakes; cook, stirring, 5 to 7
minutes or until garlic is golden. Cool the oil and strain.
Meanwhile, prepare tomato topping: Stir together tomatoes, basil,
vinegar, oil, salt and pepper in a large bowl.
Heat oven to 500 degrees F.
Brush cut sides of split bread with about 2 tablespoons seasoning oil.
Place on a baking sheet. Bake in heated 500 degree F. oven 3 to 5
minutes or until golden.
Slice toasted bread into 2-inch widths and arrange on a large serving
platter. Spoon tomato topping over and garnish with fresh basil
leaves.

Calories: 126
Protein: 3 g
Sodium: 211 mg
Cholesterol: 2 mg
Fat: 7 g
Carbohydrates: 13 g
Exchanges: 1 Bread/Starch; 2 Fat


Source: Family Circle All-Time Favorite Recipes