2008 Easy Party Bruschetta

By boandozzy

1 appetizer equals 34 calories, 1 g fat (trace saturated fat), trace cholesterol, 73 mg sodium, 5 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 1 g protein. Diabetic Exchange: 1/2 starch. Originally published as Easy Party Bruschetta in Light & Tasty June/July 2007, p31

Ingredients

• 1-1/2 cups chopped seeded tomatoes
• 2/3 cup finely chopped red onion
• 2 tablespoons minced seeded jalapeno pepper
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 3 dashes hot pepper sauce
• 1 loaf (8 ounces) French bread, cut into 1/4-inch slices
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Preparation

Step 1

In a small bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. In another bowl, whisk the oil, vinegars and pepper sauce; stir into tomato mixture.

Place bread slices on an ungreased baking sheet. Broil 3-4 in. from the heat for 1-2 minutes or until golden brown. With a slotted spoon, top each slice with tomato mixture. Sprinkle with cheese.
Yield: 2-1/2 dozen.