EASY PARTY BRUSCHETTA

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This pretty bruschetta packs plenty of fresh flavor and gets a hint of heat from jalapeno pepper. It's perfect for a casual buffet table when tomatoes are at their summer best. Del Mason of Martensville, Saskatchewan shares the recipe.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups chopped seeded tomatoes
2/3 cup finely chopped red onion
2 tablespoons minced seeded jalapeno pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
3 dashes hot pepper sauce
1 loaf (8 ounces) French bread, cut into 1/4-inch slices
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. In another bowl, whisk the oil, vinegars and pepper sauce; stir into tomato mixture. , Place bread slices on an ungreased baking sheet. Broil 3-4 in. from the heat for 1-2 minutes or until golden brown. With a slotted spoon, top each slice with tomato mixture. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 34 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 73mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges