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Garlic-Pesto Bread




Source of Recipe


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Recipe Introduction


servings 4
points 3


List of Ingredients




6 ounces French bread, split lengthwise
1/2 cup packed fresh basil leaves
1/4 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
1 garlic clove, pressed
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Recipe



Preheat oven to 400o F. Line baking sheet with foil.
Place bread halves cut side up on prepared baking sheet; bake 5 minutes, until slightly
crisp. Leave oven on.
In food processor or blender, combine basil, ricotta cheese, garlic and pepper; puree
until smooth. Spread half of the ricotta cheese mixture on each bread half; bake 15
minutes, until hot and very crispy.

EACH SERVING PROVIDES: 1/4 Protein, 1 1/2 Breads

PER SERVING: 145 Calories, 3 g Total Fat, 1 g Saturated Fat, 5 mg Cholesterol, 279 mg
Sodium, 25 g Total Carbohydrate, 1 g Dietary Fiber, 6 g Protein, 124 mg Calcium