Tomato, Mozzarella and Basil Bruschetta Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 (32 oz) can whole tomatoes, drained
1 cup fresh basil leaf, washed and spun dry
4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
6 cloves garlic, peeled
kosher salt
fresh ground black pepper
2 large french baguettes, sliced 1 inch thick
1 1/2 lbs fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced 1/4 inch thick

Directions:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
In the bowl of a food processor, add drained tomatoes, 1 cup basil leaves, olive oil and 2 garlic cloves.
Pulse until smooth, but somewhat chunky.
Season with salt and pepper.
On a baking sheet, line up baguette slices.
Toast in oven for about 3 minutes or until light golden brown.
Workking quickly, rub the remaining garlic on the toasted side of each slice and then lay a piece of mozzarella cheese on top.
Place bread back in oven and melt cheesel slightly, about 45 seconds.
Remove from oven and spread 1 T of the tomato mixture on each piece.
Place bruschetta on a decorative platter and garnish with basil leaves.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	512.87 Kcal (2147 kJ)
Calories from fat	147.24 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	16.36g	25%
Cholesterol	30.61mg	10%
Sodium	1560.58mg	65%
Potassium	287.76mg	6%
Total Carbs	33.97g	11%
Sugars	1.96g	8%
Dietary Fiber	5.14g	21%
Protein	59.31g	119%
Vitamin C	4.4mg	7%
Iron	0.3mg	2%
Calcium	1653.8mg	165%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	204.37 Kcal (856 kJ)
Calories from fat	58.67 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.52g	25%
Cholesterol	12.2mg	10%
Sodium	621.87mg	65%
Potassium	114.67mg	6%
Total Carbs	13.54g	11%
Sugars	0.78g	8%
Dietary Fiber	2.05g	21%
Protein	23.63g	119%
Vitamin C	1.8mg	7%
Iron	0.1mg	2%
Calcium	659mg	165%

* 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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