Total Preparation Time: Less than 15 minutes
Ingredients: Rice, Pasta & Bread
Vegetables
Actual Cooking Time: Less than 15 minutes
Number of Servings: 6
Origin: Italian
Special Features: Quick to Prepare (under 30 minutes)
Simple (6 ingredients or less)
Vegetarian
Meal Type: Appetizers
Ingredients
1/8 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1/2 tsp. Minced garlic
1 Baguette (or French bread), cut into 12 slices
3 Large ripe tomatoes, peeled, seeded and diced
1 cup Chopped fresh oregano
12 oz. Low-fat mozzarella cheese, shredded
Salt and pepper
Preparation
In a small bowl, combine olive oil and garlic. Brush one side of each bread slice with oil mixture. Place bread slices, oil side up, on a cookie sheet and set aside.
In large bowl, combine tomatoes, oregano, and salt and pepper to taste.
In 425 F oven, lightly toast bread slices. Remove from the oven and top with tomato mixture and cheese.
Return to oven and broil until cheese melts.
Cook's Notes
Bottled Italian Dressing makes a flavorful substitute for the garlic and EVOO (sorry I had a Rachael Ray moment...haha). I also like to sprinkle a little Parmesan cheese on top after baking.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 357
;
Total Fat: 16g
;
Carbohydrates: 32g
;
Protein: 21g
;
Sodium: 600mg