Makes 12 servings

Ingredients

• Seasoned oil
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 5 cloves garlic, crushed
• 6 fresh basil leaves, chopped
• 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• Tomato topping
• 1-1/2 pounds tomatoes, chopped
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 loaf French bread, split horizontally
• Small fresh basil leaves

Directions

• Prepare seasoning oil;
• Heat oil in a small skillet over medium-low heat.
• Add garlic, basil and red pepper flakes;
• Cook 5 to 7 minutes or until garlic is golden, stirring constantly;
• Cool oil;
• Strain;
• While oil is cooling, prepare tomato topping;
• Stir together tomatoes, vinegar, oil, basil, salt and pepper in a large bowl;
• Heat oven to 500°;
• Brush cut sides of split bread with 3 tablespoons seasoning oil;
• Place on baking sheet;
• Bake 3 to 5 minutes or until golden brown;
• Slice toasted bread into 2-inch pieces and arrange on platter;
• Spoon tomato topping over and garnish with fresh basil leaves.

Calories: 126
Protein: 3 grams
Fat: 7 grams
Carbohydrates: 13 grams
Exchanges: 1 Bread/Starch; 2 Fat