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Bruschetta
Yield: Makes 4 servings
Ingredients:
Nonstick cooking spray

1
cup thinly sliced onion

1/2
cup chopped seeded tomato

2
tablespoons capers

1/4
teaspoon black pepper

3
cloves garlic, finely chopped

1
teaspoon olive oil

4
slices French bread

1/2
cup (2 ounces) shredded reduced-fat Monterey Jack cheese



Preparation:
1.
Spray large nonstick skillet with cooking spray. Heat over medium heat until hot. Add onion; cook and stir 5 minutes. Stir in tomato, capers and pepper. Cook 3 minutes.

2.
Preheat broiler. Combine garlic and olive oil in small bowl. Brush bread slices with mixture. Top with onion mixture; sprinkle with cheese. Place on baking sheet. Broil 3 minutes or until cheese melts.



Nutritional Information:
Serving Size: 1 bruschetta slice
Sodium 194 mg
Protein 3 g
Fiber <1 g
Carbohydrate 17 g
Saturated Fat <1 g
Total Fat 2 g
Calories from Fat 20 %
Calories 90
Dietary Exchange:
Meat 1/2
Starch 1


This recipe appears in: Italian