Roasted Cuban Bread Recipe

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Roasted Cuban Bread
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Directions:

  1. For the Tomato Marinade:.
  2. Combine all ingredients in a blender and process until thoroughly blended. Can be made a day in advance and kept refrigerated.
  3. For the Garlic herb butter:.
  4. Combine all ingredients in a small mixing bowl and mash with a fork until evenly blended. Can be made a day in advance and kept refrigerated.
  5. For the Bread:.
  6. Preheat oven to 450º F with rack in the middle of the oven.
  7. Wash tomatoes and remove the core, then cut into 1/4 slices. Lay the slices in a glass dish and pour the marinade over them. Set aside while preparing the bread.
  8. Slice bread lengthwise with a serrated knife to create a top and bottom. Spread half of garlic herb butter on the cut surface of each half of the bread.
  9. Place bread, cut side up, on a sheet pan. Place in the oven for 3-4 minutes until the bread is lightly toasted. Remove from oven.
  10. Lift tomato slices from the marinade and drain. Lay slices, slightly overlapping, on the toasted bread. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Return to the oven for 1-2 minutes to just melt the cheese. Remove from oven and transfer to cutting board.
  11. Cut each half loaf, crosswise, into 8 pieces. Sprinkle with sliced basil leaves and arrange on a warm serving platter. Garnish with a fresh sprig of basil.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 560.91 Kcal (2348 kJ)
Calories from fat 310.14 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 34.46g 53%
Cholesterol 20.34mg 7%
Sodium 813.8mg 34%
Potassium 181.12mg 4%
Total Carbs 50.12g 17%
Sugars 5.56g 22%
Dietary Fiber 2.08g 8%
Protein 11.04g 22%
Vitamin C 11.6mg 19%
Iron 0.5mg 3%
Calcium 114.9mg 11%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 295.56 Kcal (1237 kJ)
Calories from fat 163.42 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 18.16g 53%
Cholesterol 10.72mg 7%
Sodium 428.81mg 34%
Potassium 95.44mg 4%
Total Carbs 26.41g 17%
Sugars 2.93g 22%
Dietary Fiber 1.09g 8%
Protein 5.82g 22%
Vitamin C 6.1mg 19%
Iron 0.3mg 3%
Calcium 60.5mg 11%

* 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

  • 13.7
    Points
  • 15
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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