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Tomato Basil Crostini

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By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Oct 8, 2010
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Have this Italian appetizer ready in just 25 minutes – tomato, garlic, cheese and basil served over toasted French bread.

Tomato Basil Crostini

  • Prep Time 25 min
  • Total 25 min
  • Servings 32
  • Ingredients 7
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Ingredients

  • 32 slices French bread, 1/4 inch thick
  • 1/4 cup olive or vegetable oil
  • 3 roma (plum) tomatoes, diced (2 cups)
  • 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Heat oven to 425°F. Place bread on ungreased cookie sheet. Brush 2 tablespoons of the oil on bread. Bake 4 to 5 minutes or until light golden brown.
  • Step 
    2
    Mix tomatoes, remaining 2 tablespoons oil, the garlic, cheese, basil and salt. Place about 1 tablespoon tomato mixture on each warm bread slice.

Nutrition

75 Calories
4g Total Fat
2g Protein
9g Total Carbohydrate

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Appetizer
Calories
75
Calories from Fat
35
Total Fat
4g
0%
Saturated Fat
1g
0%
Cholesterol
0mg
0%
Sodium
190mg
0%
Total Carbohydrate
9g
0%
Dietary Fiber
1g
0%
Protein
2g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
2%
2%
Vitamin C
2%
2%
Calcium
4%
4%
Iron
2%
2%
Exchanges:
1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 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 Fat;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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