Heart Healthy Recipes
Bruschetta
Yield: 6 servings, 2 slices each
Ingredients
- 12 slices Italian or French bread, toasted
- 3 large tomatoes, chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Combine tomatoes, oil, basil and salt in a covered bowl and let marinate at least 4 hours (Do not refrigerate; tomatoes will lose their flavor).
- Use a slotted spoon to layer on to bread.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition
Per serving (2 slices) provides approximately: 213 calories, 6g protein, 37g carbohydrates, 3g fiber, 5g fat (1g saturated), 0mg cholesterol, 61mcg folate, 2mg iron, 489mg sodium
Attribution
Recipe and photo used with permission from:
Wheat Foods Council