Ingredients

  • 4 slices of crusty Italian bread cut 1/2 inch (1.25 cm) thick
  • Olive oil cooking spray
  • 2 garlic cloves, peeled and cut in half
  • Freshly ground pepper
  • Chopped fresh basil and oregano

Recipe method

  • Toast or grill the bread slices until they are lightly browned on both sides. Remove from heat and lightly coat with cooking spray.
  • Rub with the cut garlic; top with pepper and chopped herbs.
  • Cut in half and serve whilst warm.

Nutritional information (per serving)

  • 77 calories (12% calories from fat)
  • 3 g protein
  • 1 g total fat (0.2 g saturated fat)
  • 14 g carbohydrate
  • 1 g dietary fibre
  • 0 mg cholesterol
  • 166 mg sodium

Diabetic exchange

  • 1 carbohydrate (1 bread/starch)

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