TOMATO-ARTICHOKE CROSTINI

Tomato-Artichoke Crostini image

Simply seasoned with basil, salt and pepper, marinated artichoke hearts and ruby red tomatoes top crispy baguette slices.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Time 45m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

40 slices (1/2 inch thick) baguette French bread
Cooking spray
1 jar (6 oz) marinated artichoke hearts, drained
2 cups chopped, seeded plum (Roma) tomatoes (6 to 7 medium)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper

Steps:

Heat oven to 325°F. Line cookie sheet with foil. Place bread slices on cookie sheet; lightly spray bread with cooking spray.
Bake 6 to 9 minutes or until crisp. Remove from cookie sheet to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, coarsely chop artichokes. In medium bowl, mix artichokes and remaining ingredients.
Serve artichoke mixture with toasted bread slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 45, Carbohydrate 8 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving (2 Tablespoons Mixture and 2 Bread Slices), Sodium 150 mg, Sugar 0 g, TransFat 0 g