Bruschetta Cottage Cheese Spread
        PREP TIME:
10
                TOTAL TIME:
15
                SERVINGS
6
                Ingredients
- 12 one-inch slices whole wheat baguette, toasted
 - 2 cups chopped tomatoes (about 2 large tomatoes)
 - 2 tsp. prepared minced garlic (or 4 cloves garlic, peeled and minced)
 - 3 Tbsp. chopped fresh basil leaves
 - 1/2 tsp. salt
 - 1/2 tsp. fresh ground black pepper
 - 1 1/2 cup Hood® Country Style Cottage Cheese
 - 1 tsp. small capers, drained, if desired
 
Directions
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STEP 1
Place the tomatoes, garlic, basil, salt, and black pepper in a medium bowl. Mix together.
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STEP 2
When ready to serve, spoon equal amounts of the cottage cheese on to the toasted bread, and top with equal amounts of the tomato mixture.
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STEP 3
Garnish with capers, if desired.
 
Per serving: Calories: 181, Carbohydrate: 27 grams, Fat: 3 gram, Saturated fat: 1 gram, Protein: 11 grams, Cholesterol: 8 milligrams, Sodium: 589 milligrams, Calcium: 118 milligrams.