Roasting tomatoes brings out their inherent sweetness.

Makes 14 servings

ACTIVE TIME: 15 minutes

TOTAL TIME: 1 hour

EASE OF PREPARATION: Easy

3 pints cherry tomatoes
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
3 cloves minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup sliced fresh basil
1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar
14 slices baguette (preferably whole-wheat), toasted
Anchovy fillets, Kalamata olives or sliced fresh basil for garnish

1. Preheat oven to 325°F.
2. Toss tomatoes with oil, garlic, salt and pepper. Place on a baking sheet and roast until broken down, 45 to 55 minutes.
3. Combine the roasted tomatoes with basil and vinegar.
4. Top baguette slices with the roasted tomato mixture. Garnish with anchovy fillets, Kalamata olives or sliced fresh basil.

NUTRITION INFORMATION: Per serving: 69 calories; 1 g fat (0 g sat, 0 g mono); 0 mg cholesterol; 13 g carbohydrate; 3 g protein; 3 g fiber; 178 mg sodium; 157 mg potassium.


Nutrition bonus: Vitamins A & C, potassium, magnesium.

1 Carbohydrate Serving

Exchanges: 1 starch

Easy to make and can be used for other dishes. Family loved it!

Anonymous, Nanuet, NY