Fresh tomato crostini
Crostini is the Italian word for little toasts. These little toasts are topped with a tomato, basil and garlic mixture.
Ingredients
- 4 plum tomatoes, chopped
- 1/4 cup minced fresh basil
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Freshly ground pepper
- 1/4 pound crusty Italian peasant bread, cut into 4 slices and toasted
Directions
Combine tomatoes, basil, oil, garlic and pepper in a medium bowl. Cover and let stand 30 minutes. Divide tomato mixture with any juices among the toast. Serve at room temperature.
Serving Information
Serves 4
Nutritional analysis per serving
Calories: 107
Total carbohydrate: 16 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Dietary fiber: 1 g
Monounsaturated fat: 2 g
Protein: 3 g
Saturated fat: 0.6 g
Serving size: 1 slice
Sodium: 176 mg
Total fat: 3.5 g
DASH Eating Plan Servings
Fats and oils: 1/2
Grains and grain products: 1
Vegetables: 1
Diabetes Meal Plan Choices
Fats: 1/2
Nonstarchy vegetables: 1
Starches: 1
Mayo Clinic Healthy Weight Pyramid Servings
Carbohydrates: 1
Fats: 1/2
Vegetables: 1
Last Updated Jul 2, 2015
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