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Roasted Bell Pepper Toasts

roasted bell pepper toasts
Ingredients:
  • (4) roasted bell peppers, peeled, seeded and sliced
  • (2 Tbsp.) fresh basil, finely chopped
  • (1 Tbsp.) balsamic vinegar
  • Salt & freshly ground pepper, to taste
  • (8 slices) whole-wheat country bread, sliced 1/2 in. thick, toasted
  • (1 clove) garlic, peeled and cut in half
  • (2 oz.) fresh mozzarella, cut into thin strips
  • (2 tsp.) extra-virgin olive oil
Servings
8
Snack

Roasted Bell Pepper Toasts

Garlic rubbed whole-wheat toast topped with roasted bell peppers and melted mozzarella cheese.

Preparation Time
About 10 minutes
Cook Time
About 2 minutes

    Instructions

  1. 1With rack 6 inches from heat, preheat the broiler.
  2. 2Rub each slice of bread on both sides with cut garlic and place on a baking sheet.
  3. 3In a medium bowl, mix together peppers, basil, vinegar, salt and pepper to taste. Divide evenly between toasts, top with mozzarella and a drizzle of olive oil.

  4. 4Broil 1-2 minutes, or until cheese is melted and serve.

Nutritional Information

Serving Size: 1 toast

Amount Per Serving:
  • Calories 96
  • Total Fat 4 g
  • Total Carbohydrate 15 g
  • Protein 6 g
  • Cholesterol 5 mg
  • Sodium 215 mg
  • Fiber 2 g

Additional Information

Recipe Category: Snack

Recipe Subcategory: Tapas

Recipe Ethnicity: Italian

Dietetic Info:
  • Glycemic Index:
  • Gluten Free: No

Vegetarian/Allergen Info: Contains Dairy

NOTE: Glycemic Index Scale: Low=0-55, Medium=56-69, High=70 or greater.