Artichoke Bruschetta

A great start to any meal, this bruschetta combines the flavors of artichokes, garlic and Parmesan cheese for a delicious appetizer that is easy to prepare. Canned artichokes cut down on the prep time of this recipe, making it a quick fix.

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 20
• Yields: 20

Ingredients

• 1  large sourdough baguette, cut in 20 small slices
• 2 (13 3/4ounce) cans artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
• 1  cup  freshly grated parmesan cheese
• 1 (4 ounce) can mild chiles, chopped, drained
• 2  teaspoons  minced garlic
• 1⁄2 cup fat-free mayonnaise

Directions

1. Heat oven to 400°F Arrange baguette slices in a single layer on a baking sheet, and bake until lightly toasted, about 5 minutes. Combine artichokes, cheese, chiles, garlic and mayonnaise. Mound the artichoke mixture on the toast and bake for 10 to 15 minutes until bubbly.
2. Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories 130; Total fat 2.5g; Saturated fat 1g; Cholesterol 5mg; Sodium 430mg; Carbohydrate 21g; Fiber 1g; Protein 5g.