Bruschetta Recipe

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Bruschetta
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Directions:

  1. Preheat barbecue to 300°F/150°C or medium low heat.
  2. Cut the top off a whole head of garlic, just enough to expose the cloves.
  3. Pierce the garlic top with a fork multiple times.
  4. Place the garlic on a piece of aluminum foil, drizzle with olive oil and top with thyme sprigs and wrap tightly.
  5. Place garlic on the warming rack of the barbeque and close lid.
  6. Roast until tender and fragrant, (approximately 30 minutes).
  7. Remove and let cool.
  8. In a blender combine the whole head of the peeled roasted garlic, sun dried tomatoes and olive oil. Puree until smooth.
  9. Spread mixture evenly on both sides of the sliced baguette.
  10. Sprinkle cheese evenly over bread and set aside.
  11. In a medium bowl combine the red and yellow tomatoes, red onion and basil.
  12. Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
  13. Season with salt and pepper. Mix well.
  14. Place the tomato mixture in the refrigerator and let marinate for a minimum of 30 minutes.
  15. Preheat barbeque to 300°F/150°C or medium low heat.
  16. Place the coated baguette on the warming rack of the barbecue and cook until warm and crispy.
  17. Once the bread is toasted and cheese is melted remove from the grill.
  18. Top bread with the fresh tomato topping.
  19. Use a serrated knife to slice bread into desired pieces.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 680.14 Kcal (2848 kJ)
Calories from fat 413.54 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 45.95g 71%
Cholesterol 60.33mg 20%
Sodium 1626.38mg 68%
Potassium 1005.94mg 21%
Total Carbs 30.08g 10%
Sugars 6.31g 25%
Dietary Fiber 4.71g 19%
Protein 37.89g 76%
Vitamin C 39.5mg 66%
Iron 0.2mg 1%
Calcium 1096.7mg 110%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 134.58 Kcal (563 kJ)
Calories from fat 81.82 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.09g 71%
Cholesterol 11.94mg 20%
Sodium 321.8mg 68%
Potassium 199.04mg 21%
Total Carbs 5.95g 10%
Sugars 1.25g 25%
Dietary Fiber 0.93g 19%
Protein 7.5g 76%
Vitamin C 7.8mg 66%
Calcium 217mg 110%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 16.6
    Points
  • 18
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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