Bruschetta

Makes 12 servings (1 1/2 cups bruschetta topping)

1 cup chopped tomatoes, hearts discarded
¹/₄ cup chopped red onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
¹/₄ cup chopped fresh parsley
¹/₄ cup chopped fresh basil
1 salt, to taste
1 black pepper, to taste
12 thin slices baguette, toasted

Combine tomatoes, onion, garlic, parsley, and basil in a small bowl. Add salt and black pepper to taste. Refrigerate until ready to serve. To serve, spoon onto baguette slices.

Per serving (1 slice baguette with 2 tablespoons bruschetta topping)

• Calories: 93
• Fat: 1.2 g
• Saturated Fat: 0.3 g
• Calories from Fat: 11.6%
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Protein: 3.1 g
• Carbohydrates: 17.4 g
• Sugar: 0.6 g
• Fiber: 1.3 g
• Sodium: 386 mg
• Calcium: 31 mg
• Iron: 1.2 mg
• Vitamin C: 5.1 mg
• Beta Carotene: 166 mcg
• Vitamin E: 0.2 mg

Source: Piero's, Crown Casino, Melbourne, Australia. Published in The Best in the World, Neal D. Barnard, M.D., editor.