Bruschetta Recipe

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Ingredients:

Seasoning Oil
1/3 cup olive oil
4 cloves garlic, crushed
6 fresh basil leaves, chopped
1/8 teaspoon crushed red-pepper flakes
Tomato Topping
1-1/2 pounds plum tomatoes, chopped
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 loaf French Bread (8 ounces), split horizontally
Small fresh basil leaves for garnish

Directions:

Prepare seasoning oil: Heat oil in a small skillet over medium-low heat. Add garlic, basil and red-pepper flakes; cook, stirring, 5 to 7 minutes or until garlic is golden. Cool the oil and strain. Meanwhile, prepare tomato topping: Stir together tomatoes, basil, vinegar, oil, salt and pepper in a large bowl.
Heat oven to 500 degrees F.
Brush cut sides of split bread with about 2 tablespoons seasoning oil. Place on a baking sheet. Bake in heated 500 degree F. oven 3 to 5 minutes or until golden. Slice toasted bread into 2-inch widths and arrange on a large serving platter. Spoon tomato topping over and garnish with fresh basil leaves

12 servings. Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 126; Protein: 3 g; Fat: 7 g; Carbohydrate: 13 g; Sodium: 211 mg; Cholesterol: 2 mg Exchanges: 1 Bread/Starch; 2 Fat

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Submitted 6/13/05.
Source: Internet
Submitted By: Marlen
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