Fresh Tomato & Basil Bruschetta Recipe

[kccismee]

I guess its from the 'It's good for you" book - anyone willing to post it?

Thanks in advance...

 

[chefjulieatkins]

1 loaf Savory Canape' French Bread (recipe follows)
3 large ripe tomatoes, seeded and diced (about 1 pound)
1/2 medium zucchini, coarsely chopped (about 1/2 cup)
1/4 cup snipped fresh basil leaves
1 garlic clove, pressed
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon olive oil
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons grated fresh Parmesan cheese1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Arrange bread slices on flat baking stone. Bake 10-12 mins or until light golden brown.2. In Small Batter Bowl, combine tomatoes, zucchini, basil, garlic pressed with Garlic Press, vinegar, oil, salt and black pepper; mix gently. Using Medium Scoop, scoop tomato mixture over bread slices. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.Yield: 24 appetizersSavory Canape' French Bread2 tablespoons (1/2 ounce) grated fresh Parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons Pantry Italian Seasoning Mix
1 package (11 ounces) refrigerated French bread dough1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly spray inside of Scalloped Bread Tube and lids with nonstick cooking spray; place lids on bottom of bread tube. Combine Parmesan cheese and seasoning mix; sprinkle evenly over bread dough. Place lid on top. Bake, upright, 50-60 minutes. Remove from oven; cool 10 minutes. Remove bread from tube; cool completely. Cut bread into 1/4-inch-thick-slices.Yield: 24 slices (1 loaf)

 

[Admin Greg]

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