Artichoke Bruschetta

Artichoke Bruschetta
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http://www.mealtime.org/

A great start to any meal, this bruschetta combines the flavors of artichokes, garlic and Parmesan cheese for a delicious appetizer that is easy to prepare. Canned artichokes cut down on the prep time of this recipe, making it a quick fix.

Ingredients:

1 large sourdough baguette, cut in 20 small slices
2 cans (13 3/4 ounces each) artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 can (4 ounces) chopped chiles, drained
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1/2 cup fat-free mayonnaise


Preparation Time: Approximately 10 minutes

Cook Time: Approximately 20 minutes

Preparation:

Heat oven to 400°F.

Arrange baguette slices in a single layer on a baking sheet, and bake until lightly toasted, about 5 minutes.

Combine artichokes, cheese, chiles, garlic and mayonnaise. Mound the artichoke mixture on the toast, and bake for 10 to 15 minutes until bubbly.

Servings: 20

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories 130; Total fat 2.5g; Saturated fat 1g; Cholesterol 5mg; Sodium 430mg; Carbohydrate 21g; Fiber 1g; Protein 5g