Basil Pesto, Tomato, Cheese and French Bread Melt. Recipe

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Basil Pesto, Tomato, Cheese and French Bread Melt.
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Directions:

  1. Cut french bread across the loaf or at a small angle, making your pieces and inch thick or even thicker.
  2. With a brush, lightly paint one side and the slice edges with olive oil.
  3. Spread a thin layer of Bonnie's Pesto on the slices. (or thick if you like).
  4. Arrange slices of tomato in the top of the slice to cover.
  5. Lightly salt and pepper.
  6. Either broil or use a toaster oven to quickly toast the tomato slices. The tomato will not be cooked but simply heated up a little.
  7. When they are almost done, remove and sprinkle to cover with the two cheeses mixed together. Return to toaster until cheese is melted.
  8. This is an excellent appetizer or side dish with anything italian.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 468.2 Kcal (1960 kJ)
Calories from fat 329.35 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 36.59g 56%
Cholesterol 27.69mg 9%
Sodium 686.3mg 29%
Potassium 214.16mg 5%
Total Carbs 21.63g 7%
Sugars 3.68g 15%
Dietary Fiber 1.26g 5%
Protein 13.75g 28%
Vitamin C 11.6mg 19%
Iron 1.6mg 9%
Calcium 271mg 27%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 294.36 Kcal (1232 kJ)
Calories from fat 207.06 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 23.01g 56%
Cholesterol 17.41mg 9%
Sodium 431.48mg 29%
Potassium 134.64mg 5%
Total Carbs 13.6g 7%
Sugars 2.31g 15%
Dietary Fiber 0.79g 5%
Protein 8.65g 28%
Vitamin C 7.3mg 19%
Iron 1mg 9%
Calcium 170.4mg 27%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 12.2
    Points
  • 13
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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