Sun-Dried Tomato and Basil Crostini

Derf's Note:

Tasty low cal appy. Can be doubled or tripled for company. Marinating time 30 minutes. From Cooking Smart for a Healthy Heart.

• Total Time: 25 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 16 sun-dried tomatoes , not oil packed
• ½ cup fat-free Italian salad dressing
• 1⁄3; loaf French bread (about 6 oz)
• 6 large fresh basil leaves

Directions:

1. Put tomatoes in medium bowl.
2. Add 6 tablespoons dressing and toss to coat evenly.
3. Marinate at room temperature 30 minutes.
4. Cut bread diagonally into 8 slices, about 1/2 inch thick.
5. Stack basil leaves and tightly roll up lengthwise.
6. Cut crosswise into very thin slices to make chiffonade.
7. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350 degrees.
8. Arrange slices of bread on baking sheet and brush both sides with remaining dressing.
9. Bake until light golden, about 3 minutes on each side.
10. Divide tomatoes evenly among bread slices.
11. Bake until heated through, about 4 minutes.
12. Sprinkle with basil and keep warm.
13. Serve 2 crostini per person.

Reviews

[Bergy]

Dorothy - another winner! Have you noticed the calorie count? There must be a mistake - 617 Calories for 2 Crostini I think this must be for all 8 of them. I minced the tomatoe and basil together with the 6 Tbsp of fat free Italian dressing except for enough pieces of tomatoes to decorate each with a piece on top. Went over really well — Apr 1, 2002, Additional comments: I made these again and this time added 2 cloves of garlic and sprinkled parmesan on top - original or with the garlic excellent appetizer - I did use thin bread slices too Thanks again Derf

[HeathersArk]

I couldn't resist ... I used oil packed sundried tomatoes and olive oil/balsamic as the dressing. LUV fresh basil!!

[Sharon123]

I had this for lunch today and loved it! I scaled the recipe down for 2 people. I used homemade Italian dressing and wheat French bread. Thanks for something I will make again!