Cheesy Garlic Bread vs. Bruchetta

Cheesy Garlic Bread

French Bread

Olive Oil

Parmesan Cheese

Basil

Garlic 

- Instructions-

Slice French Bread

Drizzle Olive Oil on bread

Mince Garlic Cloves and sprinkle on top of bread

Sprinkle shredded cheese on top

Add minced Basil on top of cheese

Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes

*Carbohydrates, Calcium*

Healthy Alterations: #fixthedish

• Use deli cheese over pre-shredded cheese
• Pre-shredded cheese contains preservatives to allow for a longer shelf life, which can be harmful chemicals
• Use extra virgin olive oil
• Extra Virgin Olive Oil contains unsaturated fats, which are good fats for your body such as Omega-3 which is helps muscle growth.
• Use natural or organic garlic and basil
• My Basil is garden fresh, and garden vegetables/spices contain more nutrients than a canned or packages spice/vegetable. I've actually found that fresh spices have more flavor, but that is my opinion.

Bruchetta

On the lighter side:

French Bread

Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Roma Tomatoes

Basil

-Instructions-

Cut French Bread into slices

Drizzle Olive Oil on top

Add diced Roma Tomatoes

Add Basil (Minced)

*Carbohydrates, Fruit*

3 Good Choices:

• Extra Virgin Olive Oil is always a good choice because it contains fats that are good for your body and can actually help with muscle growth! They are unsaturated fats such as Omega 3.
• Using garden fresh vegetables is also a good choice, I used tomatoes and basil from my own garden in the backyard and I encourage you to try that next year as well. But always try for natural and organic vegetables at the supermarket, they contain more nutrients than a vegetable in a can.
• The dish overall is a fantastic choice for a side dish or appetizer to add some fruit to your meal! A lot of people are loading their plates with protein, but it's always a good idea to expose yourself to all food groups as well.

I, for one, do not have time to make my own bread, but I do go to a local bakery to buy fresh bread instead of shelf bread. I love recipes like bruchetta because it allows me to make the dish my own. Even though I didn't make the bread myself, I love serving a platter of bruchetta in the center of the kitchen table, and it feels like we're eating a restaurant. I love adding my own garden food to spice things up and make a dinner into something really special for my family and I. Cheesy garlic bread tastes great too, but it's nice to have both options to mix up the dinners as well.

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