Low Sodium Toast with Tomato Spread
Brighten up your mornings or mid-day snacks with this delicious and heart-healthy Low Sodium Toast with Tomato Spread. This quick and easy recipe combines the wholesome goodness of whole-grain bread with the vibrant, fresh flavors of cherry tomatoes, basil, garlic, and a zesty touch of lemon juice. Drizzled with extra virgin olive oil and seasoned with freshly ground black pepper, this low-sodium recipe is the perfect choice for anyone looking to enjoy a flavorful option without added salt. Ready in just 15 minutes, this toast delivers a satisfying crunch and a burst of Mediterranean-inspired freshness in every bite. Ideal for a light breakfast, snack, or appetizer, this recipe is as nutritious as it is delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 slices Whole grain bread
- 1 cup Fresh cherry tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 clove Garlic clove (minced or grated)
- 3 leaves Fresh basil leaves (chopped)
- 1 pinch Freshly ground black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Fresh lemon juice
Instructions
Wash the cherry tomatoes thoroughly and pat them dry with a paper towel.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and place them in a bowl.
Add the minced garlic, chopped basil, freshly ground black pepper, and lemon juice to the bowl of tomatoes.
Drizzle the olive oil over the mixture and gently toss everything together until well combined. Allow the mixture to sit for 5-10 minutes to let the flavors meld.
While the tomato mixture is marinating, toast the whole grain bread slices in a toaster or on a pan until crisp and golden brown.
Spoon the tomato mixture evenly over the toasted bread, spreading it out with a spoon or fork.
Serve immediately and enjoy your healthy, low-sodium toast with tomato spread!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
316 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 16.9 g | 22% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.5 g | 12% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 243 mg | 11% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 33.9 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.6 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.9 g | ||
| Protein | 9.9 g | 20% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 88 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 2.2 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 519 mg | 11% | |
*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.
