REFRESHING TOMATO BRUSCHETTA

Refreshing Tomato Bruschetta image

"This recipe's best with sun-warmed tomatoes and basil fresh from the garden," says Greta Igl of Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin. "My husband and I love this so much, we can make a meal of it alone!"

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

3 teaspoons olive oil, divided
4 slices French bread (1/2 inch thick)
1 garlic clove, cut in half lengthwise
3/4 cup chopped seeded tomato
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon red wine vinegar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

Brush 1/2 teaspoon oil over 1 side of each slice of bread; place bread on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 5-7 minutes or until lightly browned. Rub cut side of garlic over bread. , Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the tomato, basil, parsley, vinegar, salt, pepper and remaining 1 teaspoon oil. Spoon onto bread; serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 155 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 327mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges