Bruschetta

from All-Time Favorite Family recipes serves 12 Ingredients: 

Seasoning Oil 

 1/3 c olive oil 

 4 cloves garlic, crushed 

1 t dried basil leaves, chopped 

 1/8 t crushed red pepper flakes 

 Tomato topping 

 1 1/2 lb plum tomatoes, chopped 

2 T dried basil 

 1 T balsamic vinegar 

 1 T olive oil 

 1/2 t salt 

 1/4 t pepper 

 1 loaf French bread (8 oz), split horizontally smal

fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional) 

  Directions: 

1. Prepare seasoning oil: heat oil in a small skillet over medium-low heat. Add garlic, basil and red pepper flakes; cook, stirring, 5-7 mins or until garlic is golden. Cook the oil and strain. 

 2. Meanwhile, prepare tomato topping: stir together tomatoes, basil, vinegar, oil, salt, and pepper in large bowl. 

 3. Heat oven to 500F (or broil) 

 4. Brush sides of split bread w/ about 2 T of seasoning oil. Place on baking sheet. Bake for 3-5 mins or until golden. 

 5. Slice toast bread into 2 in widths and arrange onto large serving platter. Spoon tomato topping over and garnish w/ fresh basil leaves. 

  Nutritional Jazz: 140 cal; 20 g carbs; 6 g fat; 4 g protein