GARDEN-FRESH BRUSCHETTA

Garden-Fresh Bruschetta image

This easy-to-fix bruschetta can be served as an appetizer or as a colorful side dish. -Rachel Garcia, Fort Knox, Kentucky

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 garlic clove, peeled and halved
14 slices French bread (3/4 inch thick)
4 medium tomatoes, seeded and diced
1/4 cup chopped red onion
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
14 fresh basil leaves

Steps:

Rub cut side of garlic over one side of each slice of bread. Place bread garlic side down on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 5 minutes on each side or until lightly browned. , In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, onion, oil, minced basil, salt and pepper; spoon about 2 tablespoons onto each piece of toast. Top each with a basil leaf.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 203 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 436mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.