Name: Veggie Bruschetta
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 60 min
Ingredients: 1.5 pounds plum tomatoes, seeded and cut into 1-inch pieces; 2 small red and/or yellow sweet peppers, seeded and cut into 1-inch pieces; 1/2 or a medium red onion, cut into 1/2-inch wedges; 3 cloves garlic, peeled; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt or sea salt; 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 2 teaspoons snipped fresh thyme; 0.25 cup snipped fresh basil; 16 ounces loaf whole-grain baguette; 2 ounces Parmesan cheese

Veggie Bruschetta

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This healthy appetizer features roasted vegetables on whole grain bread.

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Updated on September 19, 2023

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Ingredients

1 ½ pounds plum tomatoes, seeded and cut into 1-inch pieces
2 small red and/or yellow sweet peppers, seeded and cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 or a medium red onion, cut into 1/2-inch wedges
3 cloves garlic, peeled
2 tablespoons olive oil
½ teaspoon kosher salt or sea salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons snipped fresh thyme
¼ cup snipped fresh basil
16 ounces loaf whole-grain baguette
2 ounces Parmesan cheese

Directions

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. In a large bowl, combine tomatoes, sweet peppers, onion wedges and garlic. Add oil, kosher salt and black pepper; toss to coat. Transfer tomato mixture to a foil-lined shallow roasting pan.
Roast for 35 to 40 minutes or until vegetables are tender and slightly charred on the edges, stirring twice. Cool slightly on a wire rack.
Transfer tomato mixture to a food processor. Cover and pulse with several on-off turns until tomato mixture is chopped but still slightly chunky. Stir in balsamic vinegar and thyme. Stir in basil just before serving.
Heat oven to 375 degrees F. Slice a 16-ounce whole grain baguette crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices (about 36 slices). Lightly coat bread slices with cooking spray. Place on a baking sheet. Bake for 4 to 6 minutes or until golden brown and crisp, turning once. Cool on a wire rack.
Top each bread slice with 1 tablespoon of the vegetable mixture. Thinly shave 2 ounces Parmesan cheese. Place a piece or two of cheese atop veggie spread on each bread slice.

Originally appeared: Diabetic Living Magazine

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

52	Calories
2g	Fat
7g	Carbs
3g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 36
Serving Size 1 bruschetta
Calories 52
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 7g	3%
Dietary Fiber 1g	5%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 3g	5%
Total Fat 2g	2%
Saturated Fat 1g	3%
Cholesterol 1mg	0%
Vitamin A 389IU	8%
Vitamin C 11mg	12%
Folate 13mcg	3%
Sodium 115mg	5%
Calcium 36mg	3%
Iron 0mg	2%
Magnesium 15mg	3%
Potassium 97mg	2%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

Veggie Bruschetta

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