Roasted Red Pepper Bruschetta

Heap bell peppers, Parmesan cheese, fresh herbs and capers over Italian bread to have these tasty bruschettas ready in just 20 minutes!

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The Quick Take:

Calories 40
Fat 1 1/2g
Saturated Fat 0g
Sodium 125mg

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Nutrition Information:

NUTRITION INFORMATION PER SERVING

Serving Size: 1 Appetizer

Calories: 40
Calories from Fat: 15),

% Daily Value

Total Fat: 1 1/2g; 1 1/2%
(Saturated Fat 0g, 0% Trans Fat 0g 0% ),
Cholesterol: 0mg; 0%;
Sodium: 125mg; 125%;
Total Carbohydrate: 5g; 5%
(Dietary Fiber 0g 0% Sugars 1g 1% ),
Protein: 1g; 1%

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 20%;
Vitamin C: 25%;
Calcium: 2%;
Iron: 0%;

Exchanges:

1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 0 Fat;

Carbohydrate Choices:

1/2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Prep Time 10 min
Total Time 20 min
Servings 12

Ingredients

4: slices hard-crusted Italian or French bread, 1/2 inch thick

1: jar (7 ounces) roasted red bell peppers, drained and cut into 1/2-inch strips

1: or 2 medium cloves garlic, finely chopped

2: tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or 1 teaspoon parsley flakes

2: tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese

1: tablespoon olive, canola or soybean oil

1/4: teaspoon salt

1/4: teaspoon pepper

1: tablespoon capers, drained

Directions

1 Heat oven to 450º. Place bread on ungreased cookie sheet. Mix remaining ingredients except capers in small bowl. Spoon onto bread, spreading evenly.
2 Bake 6 to 8 minutes or until edges of bread are golden brown. Cut each slice lengthwise into thirds. Sprinkle with capers.

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“Bruschetta is a popular appetizer and can be fat laden. This version is low in fat and high in flavor.” Wanda S.

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We calculated the nutrition of this recipe at the time it was created on 03/11/2011. NOTE: We do not include optional ingredients in our calculations.