Feta Bruschetta

This weekend is about chillin' after the first busy week back to reality. It's also about a special birthday girl turning 12 who just wants to hang with her buds for the day and have a sleepover. It's about keeping that girl's youngest brother busy with a friend (baking in the kitchen) so that all is well with the world. What can I say? Life is gooood. I think the hubby and I will relax tonight and enjoy some Beaujolais with a few healthy appetizers.

Here is one I always order at restaurants but it's pretty easy to recreate at home. The feta really makes it! Happy Weekend Everyone! Enjoy your busy family time or wherever else this 1st weekend in January finds you.


photo by Baha'i Views / Flitzy Phoebie on flickr

Feta Bruschetta
One slice has 128 calories and 2g fat so it's post-Christmas approved!

8 Slices French Bread, Large
2 teaspoons cold pressed, extra virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic, crushed
2 plum tomatoes; chopped
1/3 cup fresh basil; chopped
4 oz. feta cheese, crumbled
salt and pepper

Preheat oven to 500 degrees. Brush bread with oil. Rub non-crust side with garlic. Arrange on cookie tray coated in olive oil spray. Bake until bread is toasted (about 3-5 minutes).

In a bowl, mix tomatoes, basil and feta. Divide mixture among the bread slices. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Serve warm.