Low-Fat Bruschetta Recipe

Name: Low-Fat Bruschetta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ¼ cup dry-pack sun-dried tomato; 1 ¼ cups boiling water; 14 inches long granary French bread or 14 inches whole-wheat stick French bread; 1 large garlic clove, halved; ¼ cup pitted black olives in brine, drained and cut into fourths; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil; ⅓ cup grated lowfat mozzarella cheese; salt and pepper; fresh basil leaf, to garnish

Servings: persons

¼ cup dry-pack sun-dried tomato
1 ¼ cups boiling water
14 inches long granary French bread or 14 inches whole-wheat stick French bread
1 large garlic clove, halved
¼ cup pitted black olives in brine, drained and cut into fourths
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
⅓ cup grated lowfat mozzarella cheese
salt and pepper
fresh basil leaf, to garnish

1
Place the sun-dried tomatoes in a heatproof bowl and pour over the boiling water.
2
Set aside for 30 minutes to soften- Drain well and pat dry with paper towels.
3
Slice into thin strips and set aside.
4
Trim and discard the ends from the bread and cut into 12 slices.
5
Arrange on a broiler rack and place under a preheated hot broiler- Cook for 1 to 2 minutes on each side, until lightly golden.
6
Rub both sides of each piece of bread with the cut sides of the garlic.
7
Top with strips of sun-dried tomato and the olives.
8
Brush lightly with olive oil and season well.
9
Sprinkle over the basil and mozzarella and return to the broiler for 1 to 2 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbling.
10
Transfer to a warmed serving platter and garnish with fresh basil leaves.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ¼ cup dry-pack sun-dried tomato, 1 ¼ cups boiling water, 14 inches long granary French bread or 14 inches whole-wheat stick French bread, 1 large garlic clove, halved, and more.

Yes, Low-Fat Bruschetta falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Low-Fat Bruschetta

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