Fresh tomato crostini

Dietician's Tip

Crostini is the Italian word for toast. These little toasts are topped with a tomato, basil and garlic mixture.

Ingredients

  • 4 roma tomatoes, chopped
  • 1/4 cup minced fresh basil
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 pound crusty Italian peasant bread, cut into 4 slices and toasted

Directions

In a medium bowl, combine the tomatoes, basil, oil, garlic and pepper.

Cover and let stand 30 minutes.

Divide the tomato mixture with any juices among the toast, placing the mixture on top. Serve at room temperature.

Serving Information

Serves 4

Nutritional analysis per serving

Calories: 117
Total carbohydrate: 19 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Dietary fiber: 2 g
Monounsaturated fat: 2 g
Protein: 4 g
Saturated fat: 0.5 g
Serving size: 1 slice
Sodium: 182 mg
Total fat: 3 g

DASH Eating Plan Servings

Fats and oils: 1/2
Grains and grain products: 1
Vegetables: 1

Diabetes Meal Plan Choices

Mayo Clinic Healthy Weight Pyramid Servings

Carbohydrates: 1
Fats: 1/2
Vegetables: 1

Last Updated Jun 22, 2024


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