Bruschetta II

This Italian appetizer made of bread, fresh spinach, and some other goodies is great for serving at parties. A French baguette is a long, narrow loaf of French bread. I like to garnish the bruschetta with more basil.

Step: 1

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Arrange the bread slices on a non-stick cookie sheet.

Step: 2

In an electric blender or food processor combine the spinach, Parmesan, almonds, basil, garlic, salt and pepper. Blend until a paste forms. Pulse in 2 tablespoons olive oil; continue pulsing until the mixture is the consistency of soft butter.

Step: 3

In a small mixing bowl combine chopped tomatoes, green onion and 1 tablespoon olive oil; stir.

Step: 4

Bake the bread slices for 5 minutes or until crisp and brown.

Step: 5

Arrange toast on a serving platter. Spread each piece of toast with a thin layer of the blended pesto, then top with the tomato mixture.

Per Serving: 529 calories; protein 19.7g; carbohydrates 30.2g; fat 39.7g; cholesterol 5.5mg; sodium 286.5mg.

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