Warm Cherry Tomato Crostini
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Warm Cherry Tomato Crostini
Photography by Matthew Kimura
This recipe makes 12 servings
Nutritional Info |
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|---|---|
| Per piece: about | - |
| cal | 65 |
| pro | 1 g |
| total fat | 5 g |
| sat. fat | 1 g |
| carb | 5 g |
| fibre | 1 g |
| chol | 0 mg |
| sodium | 93 mg |
| % RDI: | - |
| calcium | 1 |
| iron | 2 |
| vit A | 2 |
| vit C | 5 |
| folate | 4 |
Olive oil and garlic enhance the bright, sweet flavours of cherry tomatoes to serve on slices of crusty market-fresh baguette.
Ingredients
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2 cups (500 mL) cherry_tomatoes, halved
2 tbsp (25 mL) extra-virgin olive_oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt
Pinch pepper
2 tbsp (25 mL) thinly shredded fresh basil
Crostini:
12 slices (1/2 inch/1 cm thick) baguette
2 tbsp (25 mL) extra-virgin olive_oil
1 whole clove garlic
Preparation
In foil pan, toss tomatoes with oil, garlic, salt and pepper. Place on grill over medium-high heat; close lid and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and juicy, about 10 minutes. Stir in basil.
Crostini: Meanwhile, brush 1 side of baguette slices with oil. Grill over medium-high heat until toasted and golden, about 3 minutes.
Cut garlic clove in half; rub cut side over toasted side of slices. Top with tomato mixture.
Crostini: Meanwhile, brush 1 side of baguette slices with oil. Grill over medium-high heat until toasted and golden, about 3 minutes.
Cut garlic clove in half; rub cut side over toasted side of slices. Top with tomato mixture.
Source : Canadian Living Magazine: July 2008
- Keywords : Appetizers; Bread; Vegetarian; Vegan; Grill/Barbecue; Tomatoes;
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