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Ready In:
13 minutes
Serves: 6
Enjoy the delicious combination of fresh tomatoes, basil, and mozzarella cheese in this quick and easy snack!
What you'll need
Cutting board
Sharp knife
Measuring spoons
Measuring cups
Oven or toaster oven
Oven mitt
Bowl
Spatula or spoon
Ingredients
Serves 6
12 slices French Bread 4-inch slices
1/4 cup Mozzarella Cheese low-fat, shredded
5 Tomatoes diced
1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
8 Fresh Basil chopped
Directions
1.Preheat oven to 300°F.
2.Place thin layer of mozzarella cheese on each slice of bread.
3.Toast French bread slices in oven until cheese melts, about 5-8 minutes.
4.Mix diced tomatoes with black pepper.
5.Place diced tomatoes on top of cheese and garnish with chopped basil leaves. Serve immediately.
Chef's Tips
- Tomatoes are one of the best sources of the antioxidant, lycopene, which may lower the risk of certain cancers and heart disease.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 2.00 slice
Serving Per Container 6
| Amount Per Serving | ||
|---|---|---|
| Calories 190 | ||
| % Daily Value* | ||
| Total Fat 3 g | 4% | |
| Saturated Fat 1 g | 5% | |
| Sodium 363 mg | 16% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 33 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber 3 g | 11% | |
| Protein 9 g | ||
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs:
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