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Toasted Pesto Rounds
Yield: Makes 12 servings
Ingredients:
1/4
cup thinly sliced fresh basil or chopped fresh dill

1/4
cup grated Parmesan cheese

3
tablespoons reduced-fat mayonnaise

1
medium clove garlic, minced

12
French bread slices, about 1/4 inch thick

1
tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon chopped fresh tomato

1
green onion with top, sliced

Black pepper



 
Preparation:
1.
Preheat broiler.

2.
Combine basil, cheese, mayonnaise and garlic in small bowl; mix well.

3.
Arrange bread slices in single layer on large ungreased nonstick baking sheet or broiler pan. Broil 6 to 8 inches from heat 30 to 45 seconds or until bread slices are lightly toasted.

4.
Turn bread slices over; spread evenly with basil mixture. Broil 1 minute or until lightly browned. Top evenly with tomato and green onion. Season to taste with pepper. Transfer to serving plate.



Nutritional Information:
Serving Size: 1 Pesto Round
Sodium 195 mg
Protein 3 g
Fiber <1 g
Carbohydrate 14 g
Cholesterol 3 mg
Saturated Fat 1 g
Total Fat 2 g
Calories from Fat 25 %
Calories 90
Dietary Exchange:
Fat 1/2
Starch 1


This recipe appears in: Italian

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