By Mayo Clinic Staff

Dietitian's tip:

Crostini is the Italian word for toast. These little toasts are topped with a tomato, basil and garlic mixture.

Number of servings

Serves 4
  1. Diabetes meal plan
  2. DASH diet
  3. Heart-healthy
  4. Weight management
  5. Low-fiber
  6. Low-fat
  7. Plant-based
  8. Meatless

Ingredients

  1. 4 roma tomatoes, chopped
  2. 1/4 cup minced fresh basil
  3. 2 teaspoons olive oil
  4. 1 clove garlic, minced
  5. Freshly ground black pepper
  6. 1/4 pound crusty Italian peasant bread, cut into 4 slices and toasted

Directions

In a medium bowl, combine the tomatoes, basil, oil, garlic and pepper.

Cover and let stand 30 minutes.

Divide the tomato mixture with any juices among the toast, placing the mixture on top. Serve at room temperature.

Nutritional analysis per serving

Serving size: 1 slice

  • Calories 117
  • Total fat 3 g
  • Saturated fat 0.5 g
  • Trans fat Trace
  • Monounsaturated fat 2 g
  • Cholesterol 0 mg
  • Sodium 182 mg
  • Total carbohydrate 19 g
  • Dietary fiber 2 g
  • Added sugars 0 g
  • Protein 4 g
  • Total sugars 4.5 g
  • Potassium 338 mg
  • Calcium 48 mg
  • Magnesium 23 mg
  • Vitamin D 0 IU
  • Iron 1.5 mg
  • Polyunsaturated fat 1 g
June 22, 2024

Original article: https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/recipes/fresh-tomato-crostini/rcp-20049939