Crostini with Mozzarella and Tomato Recipe

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Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 3 mins

Total: 18 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 servings

Crostini with Mozzarella and Tomato Recipe

Ingredients

1 French baguette

cut into diagonal 1/2 inch slices

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

4 cloves garlic

halved

6 plum tomatoes

seeded and chopped

1 bunch fresh basil

julienned

1 pound fresh mozzarella cheese

sliced

Appetizer and Snack

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven's broiler. Brush the slices of bread lightly with olive oil and place on a baking sheet. Toast under the broiler for about 3 minutes. Watch carefully. Rub each crostini with a garlic clove for flavor.

Step 2

Place the tomatoes into a medium bowl and drizzle with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.

Step 3

Place the crostini on a serving tray. Top each one with a slice of mozzarella cheese cover with a spoonful of tomatoes and garnish with fresh basil.

Nutritional Information

Crostini with Mozzarella and Tomato Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 384.9

% Daily Value *

Protein: 17.6g 35%

Carbohydrates: 35.9g 12%

Dietary Fiber: 2.1g 9%

Sugars: 4g

Fat: 18.4g 28%

Saturated Fat: 9.1g 46%

Cholesterol: 44.6mg 15%

Vitamin A Iu: 1347.1IU 27%

Niacin Equivalents: 4.4mg 34%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 8%

Vitamin C: 8.4mg 14%

Folate: 98.2mcg 25%

Calcium: 375.5mg 38%

Iron: 2.9mg 16%

Magnesium: 28.1mg 10%

Potassium: 219.8mg 6%

Sodium: 453mg 18%

Thiamin: 0.3mg 33%

Calories From Fat: 166

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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