Heart-Healthy Classic Cheese and Tomato Toast
Elevate your snack game with our *Heart-Healthy Classic Cheese and Tomato Toast*, a nutritious twist on a timeless favorite! This quick and easy recipe combines the wholesome goodness of whole-grain bread, creamy low-fat mozzarella, and juicy slices of ripe tomato for a satisfying bite that’s packed with flavor. Enhanced with a fragrant rub of garlic, a drizzle of heart-friendly extra-virgin olive oil, and a sprinkle of fresh basil, this open-faced toast is baked to perfection in under 15 minutes. With just a handful of simple ingredients and minimal prep, this dish is an irresistible choice for a light lunch, a nourishing snack, or even a delicious appetizer. Perfect for those seeking a balance of taste and well-being, this recipe caters to both your heart health and your love for comfort food!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 slices Whole-grain bread
- 0.5 cups Low-fat mozzarella cheese
- 1 medium Tomato
- 1 teaspoon Extra-virgin olive oil
- 5 leaves Fresh basil leaves
- 0.125 teaspoon Salt
- 0.125 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 small Garlic clove
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Slice the tomato into thin slices approximately 1/4-inch thick.
Peel and cut the garlic clove in half. Rub the cut side of the garlic on one side of each slice of bread for added flavor.
Lightly brush the same side of the bread with extra-virgin olive oil.
Place the prepared bread slices on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, oil side up.
Evenly distribute the low-fat mozzarella cheese across the slices of bread.
Arrange the tomato slices over the cheese, slightly overlapping them.
Sprinkle a pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper over the tomatoes to taste.
Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for about 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Remove from the oven and let cool for a minute. Tear fresh basil leaves and scatter them over the hot cheese and tomato.
Serve warm and enjoy your heart-healthy cheese and tomato toast!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
392 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 16.1 g | 21% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.8 g | 34% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 33 mg | 11% | |
| Sodium | 2110 mg | 92% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 41.1 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.3 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.0 g | ||
| Protein | 24.4 g | 49% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 381 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 2.6 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 351 mg | 7% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
