Marinara Bruschetta
Toasted baguette slices topped with quick homemade marinara and fresh basil.
Total
10 min
Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Serves
2
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Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 4 slices Baguette
- 1/2 cup Canned crushed tomatoes
- 1 clove Garlic
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- 4 leaves Fresh basil leaves
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 1/8 tsp Black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Preheat a skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil.
- 2
Add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds, then stir in the crushed tomatoes, salt, and pepper; simmer for 3 minutes.
- 3
While the sauce simmers, toast the baguette slices in a toaster or under a broiler until golden, about 2 minutes.
- 4
Spread the warm marinara on each toast slice and garnish with a fresh basil leaf.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
210
11% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 6 g |
| Carbohydrate | 28 g |
| Fat | 8 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 4 g |
| Sodium | 350 mg |
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