Low Fat Garlic Crostini Recipe

Ingredients

1/2 pound day-old french bread

--cut into 1/4-inch slices

--16 slices

1 clove garlic, cut in half

1 tablespoon olive oil

Method

1.Place oven rack 6 inches from broiler.

Preheat broiler.

2.Rub bread slices with garlic and lightly brush both sides with olive oil.

Place on a baking sheet and broil until light golden and crisp, 2 to 3 minutes per side.

Watch carefully to avoid burning.

(Alternatively, toast the bread in a 375°F oven for 10 to 15 minutes.)

MAKES 16 CROSTINI.

50 calories per crostini; 1 gram protein; 1 gram fat (0.

1 gram saturated fat); 8 grams carbohydrate; 70 mg sodium; 0 mg cholesterol; 0 grams fiber.

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