Copycat Carrabba’s Mozzarella, Tomato & Pesto Bruschette

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1/4 cup butter, softened
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
(6) (1/2-inch) slices Italian bread
6 slices mozzarella cheese – trimmed to fit bread slices
3 tablespoons basil Pesto
(6) (1/4-inch) slices Roma tomato
julienne fresh basil, for garnish

Mix butter with garlic and garlic powder. Spread butter mixture over bread slices. Place a slice of mozzarella on each piece of bread. Place a slice of tomato on each slice of mozzarella. Spread 1/2 tablespoon of Pesto over each slice of tomato.
Place bread on a cookie sheet and bake in a 500 degree F oven for 4 minutes, or until cheese has melted.
Sprinkle basil over the top.

Serves 2

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Homemade Pesto Sauce recipe – 195 calories

Pesto is a traditional Italian sauce based on basil and pinenuts, and is usually crammed with olive oil. This version is lightened up by swapping vegetable broth or chicken broth for some of the oil. The flavor of this sauce is fresh and wonderful – toss it with cooked pasta or spoon it over vegetables, fish or poultry.

Homemade Pesto Sauce recipe – 195 calories

Ingredients:
2 cups fresh basil leaves
2 tablespoons pine nuts
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 medium garlic cloves, peeled
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup reduced-sodium vegetable or chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon table salt

Preparation:
1. Place the pine nuts in a small skillet and set the pan over medium heat.
2. Cook for about 3 minutes (until the nuts are golden), shaking the pan frequently to prevent burning. Transfer the nuts to a plate to cool.
3. In a blender or food processor, combine the nuts, broth, basil, oil, cheese, garlic and salt; process until smooth and thick. Yields about 1/4 cup per serving.

Servings: 2

Nutritional information for one serving:
Calories: 195
Total fat: 16.7 g
Cholesterol: 11 mg
Sodium: 793 mg
Total carbs: 5.1 g
Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 8.4 g
Weight Watchers points: 5

Photo credit: miriam_kato

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