Tasty bruschetta with mushroom topping
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In Italy, a bruschetta (pronounced brew-sket-ta) is a flame-toasted thick slice of bread, dressed with any sauce, topped with extra-virgin olive oil, some salt, and pepper. For the weight loss seekers, here’s presenting a tasty bruschetta with low-calorie mushroom topping, This one makes for a perfect party canapé with loads of flavor packed into every bite-sized toast. Also, because it uses so few ingredients, it’s important to use the best ones that you can find, including the mushrooms, olive oil, and the herbs.
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| 4 People | 10 Minutes | 16 Minutes |
Ingredients
- Italian bread, sliced
- 2 tbsp(tablespoons) extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra as needed
- 3 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 pound mixed mushrooms, chopped
- 1 handful fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, picked and freshly chopped
- 1 small handful fresh thyme leaves picked and freshly chopped
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Method
Step 1
Lightly toast your bread in a toaster or on the grill or tawa.
Step 2
In a large pan over medium-high heat, heat olive oil.
Step 3
Once hot, add the garlic and sauté until fragrant.
Step 4
Add the mushrooms, salt and pepper, sprinkle little olive oil.
Step 5
On medium heat, cook for about 10 to 12 minutes, stirring often.
Step 6
Add the parsley and thyme.
Step 7
Cook for another 5 minutes. Remove from flame.
Step 8
Place the mushrooms on top of the bread slices.
Step 9
Dress with some extra salt, pepper, and extra-virgin olive oil, if required.
Step 10
Garnish with coriander leaves and serve warm.
Nutritional Information
Serving Size 155.3g
| Calories | 321 | Calories from Fat | 101 |
| Total Fat | 11.2 g 17% | Saturated Fat | 3.3 g 17% |
| Trans Fat | 0.0 g | Cholesterol | 15 mg 5% |
| Sodium | 770 mg 32% | Potassium | 398 mg 11% |
| Total Carbohydrates | 42.9 g 14% | Dietary Fiber | 2.5 g 10% |
| Sugars | 3.1 g | Protein | 12.8 g |
| Vitamin A | 3% | Vitamin C | 3% |
| Calcium | 6% | Iron | 23% |
* Based on a 2000 calorie diet
Nutritional details are an estimate and should only be used as a guide for approximation.
