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Pesto-Tomato Toast

Prep 10 min
Total 18 min
Servings 6

The basil, garlic, pine nuts and Parmesan in the pesto pack a powerhouse of flavor into this easy cheesy appetizer. MORE + LESS -

Ingredients

6

slices French bread, 1 inch thick

1/3

cup basil pesto

1

small tomato, seeded and chopped (1/2 cup)

1/2

cup shredded mozzarella cheese (2 ounces)

Steps

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1

Heat oven to 375ºF. Place bread on ungreased cookie sheet. Spread with pesto. Top with tomato. Sprinkle with cheese.
2

Bake about 8 minutes or until hot and cheese is melted.

Expert Tips

Genoa is the birthplace of the classic Italian basil pesto recipe. Today, a variety of pestos are available, made with different herbs, nuts and interesting ingredients.
Leftover pesto? Refrigerate it up to 5 days, or freeze it up to 1 month.

Nutrition Information

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 165
Calories from Fat: 90

% Daily Value

Total Fat: 10 g
Saturated Fat 3 g
Cholesterol: 5 mg
Sodium: 320 mg
Potassium: 100 mg
Total Carbohydrate: 14 g
Dietary Fiber 1 g
Protein: 6 g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 6%; 6%
Vitamin C: 2%; 2%
Calcium: 14%; 14%
Iron: 6%; 6%

Exchanges:

1 Starch; 1/2 High-Fat Meat; 1 Fat;

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

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