SUN-DRIED TOMATO AND BASIL CROSTINI

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Tasty low cal appy. Can be doubled or tripled for company. Marinating time 30 minutes. From Cooking Smart for a Healthy Heart.

Provided by Derf2440

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

16 sun-dried tomatoes, not oil packed
1/2 cup fat-free Italian salad dressing
1/3 loaf French bread (about 6 oz)
6 large fresh basil leaves

Steps:

  • Put tomatoes in medium bowl.
  • Add 6 tablespoons dressing and toss to coat evenly.
  • Marinate at room temperature 30 minutes.
  • Cut bread diagonally into 8 slices, about 1/2 inch thick.
  • Stack basil leaves and tightly roll up lengthwise.
  • Cut crosswise into very thin slices to make chiffonade.
  • Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Arrange slices of bread on baking sheet and brush both sides with remaining dressing.
  • Bake until light golden, about 3 minutes on each side.
  • Divide tomatoes evenly among bread slices.
  • Bake until heated through, about 4 minutes.
  • Sprinkle with basil and keep warm.
  • Serve 2 crostini per person.

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