Sunday, December 05, 2010

Toasted Pesto Rounds

1/4  cup thinly  sliced fresh basil or frash dill
1/4 cup (1 ounce) grated parmesan cheese
1 medium clove garlic , minced
3 tablespoons reduced-calorie mayonnaise
12  French bread slices , about 1/4 inch thick
4 tablespoons chopped tomato
1 green onion with top , sliced
Black pepper  to taste
1) Preheat broiler
2) Combine basil , cheese , garlic  and mayonnaise in small bowl: mix well
3) Arrange  bread slices in single layer on large nonstick baking sheet or broiler pan . Broil , 6 to 8 inches from heat , 30 to 45 seconds or until bread slices are lightly toasted
4) Turn bread slices over ; spread evenly with basil mixture ,  broil 1  minute or until lightly browned . Season to taste with pepper . Transfer to serving plate.
Pestos are easy and fast   and you can make  as many as needed  to fit the occasion  , whether it's a snack for the kids or your husbands poker party .

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