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Athenian-Style Bruschetta

Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Jan 27, 2010
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A Greek spin on an Italian appetizer! Fresh bell peppers, salty olives and tangy feta top toasted baguette slices.

Athenian-Style Bruschetta

  • Prep Time 20 min
  • Total 20 min
  • Servings 30
  • Ingredients 13
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Ingredients

  • 1 loaf (18 inch) baguette French bread (8 oz), cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices (about 30)
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped yellow bell pepper
  • 3 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
  • 1/4 cup reduced-fat balsamic vinaigrette
  • 20 pitted kalamata olives, finely chopped (1/3 cup)
  • 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (1 oz)
  • 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley, if desired

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Heat oven to 375°F. In 15x10-inch pan with sides, place bread slices in single layer. Using pastry brush, lightly brush tops of slices with about 2 tablespoons of the oil. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned and crisp.
  • Step 
    2
    Meanwhile, in 10-inch nonstick skillet, heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat 1 to 2 minutes or until hot. Add bell peppers, onion, garlic, salt, oregano and thyme. Cook 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are crisp-tender.
  • Step 
    3
    Transfer vegetables to medium bowl. Add vinaigrette and olives; stir until vegetables are coated.
  • Step 
    4
    Top each bread slice with 1 teaspoon vegetable mixture. Sprinkle with cheese and parsley.

Nutrition

45 Calories
2g Total Fat
1g Protein
5g Total Carbohydrate
1g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Appetizer
Calories
45
Calories from Fat
20
Total Fat
2g
3%
Saturated Fat
0g
0%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
0mg
0%
Sodium
130mg
5%
Potassium
25mg
1%
Total Carbohydrate
5g
2%
Dietary Fiber
0g
0%
Sugars
1g
Protein
1g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
0%
0%
Vitamin C
6%
6%
Calcium
0%
0%
Iron
2%
2%
Exchanges:
0 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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