Bruschetta | Nutrient Rich Foods Coalition

Submitted by:

Grain Foods Foundation and Wheat Foods Council

Recipe Yield: 6
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Hands-On Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: N/A
Total Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients:

1 16-inch whole grain baguette, cut into 30 slices and toasted
3 large tomatoes, chopped (1 ¾ pounds)
1 Tbsp olive oil
3 Tbsp chopped fresh basil
¼ tsp salt

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Nutritional Information:

Amount Per Serving & Percent of Daily Value

Total fat : 4.5 g - 7%
Cholesterol : 0 mg - 0%
Carbohydrate : 22 g - 7%
Fiber : 45 g - 7%
Protein : 4 g - 8%

Excellent and Good Source of:

This recipe is an excellent source of manganese, selenium, vitamin C, and fiber and a good source of vitamin K, vitamin A, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, and protein.

Instructions:

1. Combine tomatoes, olive oil, basil and salt in a covered bowl and let marinate at least 4 hours (Do not refrigerate; tomatoes will lose their flavor).

2. Use a slotted spoon to layer on to bread. Makes 4 cups tomato mixture. Serve immediately.