Classic Italian Bruschetta

Servings: 4

Bruschetta is always a crowd-pleaser. This speedy recipe will leave your loved ones thinking you spent all day in the kitchen! The secret to perfect bruschetta is the bread; be sure to pick a crunchy, crusty loaf that the tomato mixture can soften with its delectable juices.

INGREDIENTS

1½ cups chopped ripe tomatoes
1 teaspoon salt
5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 large garlic cloves, minced
8 large basil leaves, chopped
1 teaspoon black pepper
4 slices crusty whole wheat bread, toasted

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Place the tomatoes in a colander and place the colander into the sink.
2. Stir in the salt and allow the tomatoes to rest for 1–2 hours.
3. Combine the olive oil and garlic in a saucepan over medium-low heat and cook for 15 minutes or until the garlic softens and becomes fragrant. Set aside to cool.
4. Combine the garlic oil, tomatoes, basil, and pepper in a medium bowl.
5. Arrange the bread slices on a serving plate and top with the tomato mixture. Serve and enjoy!

NUTRITION • per one serving • 

Calories 260 —
Total Fat 19 g 24%
Saturated Fat 2.6 g 13%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.8 g —
Monounsaturated Fat122 g —
Trans Fat 0 g —
Cholesterol — 
Sodium 700 mg 30%
Total Carbohydrates 22 g 8%
Dietary Fiber 4 g 14%
Total Sugars 4 g —
Protein 4 g 8%
Vitamin A 211 mcg 120%
Vitamin C 12 g 20%
Vitamin D — 
Potassium 390 mg 8%
Calcium 390 mg 30%
Iron 0.2 mg 2%

This AMAZING Recipe can be found in my Intermittent Fasting and the Mediterranean Diet Cookbook here