TOMATO BASIL CROSTINI

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Have this Italian appetizer ready in just 25 minutes - tomato, garlic, cheese and basil served over toasted French bread.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

32 slices French bread, 1/4 inch thick
1/4 cup olive or vegetable oil
3 roma (plum) tomatoes, diced (2 cups)
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

Heat oven to 425°F. Place bread on ungreased cookie sheet. Brush 2 tablespoons of the oil on bread. Bake 4 to 5 minutes or until light golden brown.
Mix tomatoes, remaining 2 tablespoons oil, the garlic, cheese, basil and salt. Place about 1 tablespoon tomato mixture on each warm bread slice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 75, Carbohydrate 9 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Appetizer, Sodium 190 mg