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Tomato Pesto Bruschetta

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  • Servings:

    Serves 4 as an appetizer
  • Prep Time:

    25 minutes
  • Cook Time:

    11 minutes

Ingredients

2 Tbsp. pine nuts
11/2 cups firmly packed fresh basil leaves, plus more for optional garnish
3 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese, divided
1 clove garlic, chopped
2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
2 Tbsp. water
1 large tomato, seeded and chopped
1 medium scallion, thinly sliced
1 tsp. balsamic vinegar
1/8 tsp. salt, or to taste
1/8 tsp. freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
Tomato Pesto Bruschetta

Directions

1. In a small skillet, cook pine nuts over medium-high heat until toasted, about 3 to 4 minutes. Watch carefully to make sure they don't burn.
2. Transfer nuts to a food processor or blender. Add the 11/2 cups basil, 2 Tbsp. of the Parmesan, garlic, oil, and water. Cover and process until smooth. Transfer to a small bowl.
3. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Have ready a baking sheet.
4. In another small bowl, combine tomato, scallion, vinegar, salt, and pepper.
5. Lightly spray both sides of bread slices with cooking spray. Place on a baking sheet. Bake until crisp and light brown, turning once, about 3 to 5 minutes. Spread pesto on toast slices and top with tomato mixture. Sprinkle each slice with remaining 1 Tbsp. Parmesan cheese. Return to oven and heat just until cheese starts to melt, about 2 minutes.
6. To serve, transfer to a serving plate. Garnish with basil leaves, if desired.
Source: Hannaford fresh Magazine, July - August 2014

Nutrition

Nutritional Facts
Servings Serves 4
Base Nutrients
Calories n/a
Calories from Fat n/a
Total Fat n/a
Saturated Fat n/a
Cholesterol n/a
Sodium n/a
Total Carbohydrates n/a
Dietary Fiber n/a
Protein n/a
Vitamins
Vitamin A n/a
Vitamin C n/a
Minerals
Calcium n/a
Iron n/a
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