Sun-Kissed Tomato Basil Bliss Crostini 🌞🍅🌿

Sun-Dried Tomato and Basil Crostini 🍅🌿

Description:
Indulge in these tasty low-calorie appetizers that are perfect for any occasion, whether you’re hosting a gathering or simply enjoying a snack. With a marinating time of just 30 minutes, these crostini are bursting with flavor from sun-dried tomatoes and fresh basil, creating a delightful combination that will tantalize your taste buds. This recipe is sourced from “Cooking Smart for a Healthy Heart.”

Cook Time: 10 minutes
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes

Recipe Category: Lunch/Snacks
Keywords: Vegetable, Canadian, Low Cholesterol, Healthy, < 30 Mins, Oven, Easy

Nutritional Information (per serving):

• Calories: 137.9
• Fat: 1.6g
• Saturated Fat: 0.4g
• Cholesterol: 0.6mg
• Sodium: 723.6mg
• Carbohydrates: 26.6g
• Fiber: 2.3g
• Sugar: 5.7g
• Protein: 4.8g

Ingredients:

• 16 sun-dried tomatoes
• 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
• 1/3 cup dressing (divided)
• 6 slices of bread (about 1/2 inch thick)

Instructions:

1. Marinate Tomatoes:

   • Place the sun-dried tomatoes in a medium bowl.
   • Add 6 tablespoons of dressing to the bowl and toss until the tomatoes are evenly coated.
   • Allow the tomatoes to marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes to absorb the flavors.

2. Prepare Basil:

   • While the tomatoes are marinating, prepare the basil leaves.
   • Stack the basil leaves and tightly roll them up lengthwise.
   • Cut the rolled basil crosswise into very thin slices, creating a chiffonade.

3. Preheat Oven:

   • Meanwhile, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s ready for baking.

4. Prepare Bread:

   • Cut the slices of bread diagonally to create 8 slices, each about 1/2 inch thick.
   • Arrange the bread slices on a baking sheet.

5. Brush with Dressing:

   • Brush both sides of the bread slices with the remaining dressing, ensuring they are evenly coated.

6. Bake Bread:

   • Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake the bread slices until they turn light golden, approximately 3 minutes on each side.

7. Assemble Crostini:

   • Once the bread is toasted, remove it from the oven.
   • Divide the marinated sun-dried tomatoes evenly among the bread slices.

8. Final Bake:

   • Return the baking sheet to the oven and bake the crostini until they are heated through, which should take about 4 minutes.

9. Garnish and Serve:

   • Sprinkle the crostini with the prepared basil chiffonade, adding a fresh and aromatic touch.
   • Keep the crostini warm until ready to serve.
   • Serve two crostini per person as a delightful appetizer or snack.

Enjoy the burst of flavors in every bite of these Sun-Dried Tomato and Basil Crostini, perfect for any occasion! 🥖🍅🌿