[carlo3b]

For those who haven't started your low carb diet yet, and before you throw away your Italian bread.. try this bad boy.. Bruschetta

• 1 loaf Italian bread*
• ½ cup  extra virgin olive oil
• 3-4 large fresh tomatoes (1lb approx.)
• 2 sprigs of basil (leaves)
• 1 clove garlic (peeled)
• ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
• ½ tsp salt

1) Slice bread into ½ inch thick slices.
2) Toast in a 400 degree oven, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Rub toasts with the garlic. ( you can mince the garlic, and mix it with the tomatoes)
3) Chop tomatoes and basil and season with extra virgin olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Serve warm or at room temperature.

Serves 4 to 6

*Italian bread (large slice) 15g

[DaughterOfAnIwoJimaVet]

Sounds wonderful! There is low-carb bread on the market...it's probably like painting a moustache on the Mona Lisa, but I suppose someone on Atkins could try it on that, toasted. : )