Tomato-Basil Crostini Recipe

1      Reviews by:    Betty James   Tomato-Basil Crostini Recipe creates a very tasty appetizer using Italian bread, canola oil, tomato, basil, ripe olives, salt, pepper and mozzarell cheese for this delicious appetizer recipe. Food Category:    Appetizers Cuisine Origin:    Northeastern    Servings:12 Nutrition facts:112 calories5 grams fat Print Preview Rate This Recipe Prep Time:   15 Minutes Cook Time:   8 Minutes Total Time:   23 Minutes

INGREDIENTS

• 12 slices Italian bread, 1/2 inch thick
• 1/4 cup olive or canola oil
• 1 large tomato, chopped (1 cup)
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
• 1 tablespoon large capers or chopped ripe olives
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 12 slices (1 ounce each) mozzarella cheese

DIRECTIONS

• Heat oven to 375°. Place bread slices on ungreased cookie sheets. Drizzle 1 teaspoon oil over each bread slice.
• Mix tomato, basil, capers, salt and pepper. Spread half of the tomato mixture over bread slices; top each with cheese slice. Spread remaining tomato mixture over cheese.
• Bake about 8 minutes or until bread is hot and cheese is melted. Serve hot.
• Suggestion: Serve with Chipolte Black Bean Dip with Lime Tortilla Chips. (search recipes)

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