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Healthy Bruschettas recipe | Indian style Bruschettas for weight loss | Italian low fat Bruschettas |
Tarla Dalal
24 August, 2016
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Healthy Bruschettas recipe | Indian style Bruschettas for weight loss | Italian low fat Bruschettas |
Healthy Bruschettas recipe is a delicious starter that can liven up any dinner party, especially when prepared in the Indian style and suitable for weight loss. These Italian low fat Bruschettas are crispy and are served with cubes of firm, ripe red tomatoes marinated in olive oil, combined with fresh aromatic basil leaves. It is a dish that offers health benefits without compromising on taste, making it an excellent choice for health-conscious individuals.
This recipe is extremely beneficial for weight loss, diabetics, and heart health. The use of low fat paneer(cottage cheese) and whole wheat bread makes it much healthier compared to traditional bruschettas. Whole wheat bread is full of fiber as it is made using whole wheat flour, which aids digestion and helps stabilize blood sugar levels, crucial for diabetics. The garlic paste applied on the bread, apart from lending the dish the health benefits of garlic, also imparts a good flavor, which is also beneficial for heart health.
The ingredients for the topping are fresh and nutritious, making it a significant part of this Healthy Bruschettas recipe. It includes 3/4 cup deseeded and finely chopped tomato, 1/3 cup low fat paneer(cottage cheese) cut into 12 mm cubes, 2 tsp finely chopped garlic (lehsun), 1 tbsp chopped basil, 1/2 tsp dried oregano, and 1/2 tsp olive oil. Salt is added to taste. All these ingredients create a mixture that balances flavor and health.
The process of making the bruschettas is simple and straightforward. First, 4 slices of whole wheat breadare cut diagonally into two pieces and kept aside. 1 tsp olive oil and 1 tsp garlic (lehsun) paste are combined and a little of this paste is applied to each bread triangle. Then, they are toasted on a non-stick pan until they turn light brown on both sides. This ensures that the bread becomes a crispy and delicious base.
The topping is divided into 8 equal portions and kept aside. The bread triangles are placed on a flat dry surface, and a portion of the topping is spread evenly on each bread. It is important to note that to get the full flavor, marinate the topping well. Also, ensure that the tomatoes are deseeded; otherwise, the topping will become watery and the bread will become soggy, reducing the desired crispiness of the bruschettas.
Serve these Healthy Bruschettas immediately. By using healthy ingredients like whole wheat bread and low fat paneer, these bruschettas are not only delicious but also a great option for weight loss and heart health. Italian flavors from olive oil, basil, and garlic make them a unique and appealing dish, offering a light and tasty starter for any gathering.
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Preparation Time
10 Mins
Cooking Time
None Mins
Total Time
10 Mins
Makes
4 servings
Ingredients
To Be Mixed Into A Topping
3/4 cup deseeded and finely chopped tomato
1/3 cup low fat paneer (cottage cheese) , cut into 12 mm. cubes
2 tsp finely chopped garlic (lehsun)
1 tbsp chopped basil
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp olive oil
salt to taste
Other Ingredients
4 slices whole wheat bread
1 tsp olive oil
1 tsp garlic (lehsun) paste
Method
for healthy Bruschettas
- Cut each slice of bread diagonally into two. Keep aside.
- Combine the oil and garlic paste and apply a little paste to each bread triangle and toast them on a non-stick pan till they turn light brown in colour on both the sides. Keep aside.
- Divide the topping into 8 equal portions and keep aside.
- Place the bread triangles on a flat dry surface, spread a portion of the topping evenly on each bread.
- Serve immediately.
Disclaimer:
- It is highly recommended that this recipe be relished by diabetics only occasionally and in small quantities. This is just a mere ‘treat’ and does not qualify for a regular diabetic menu.
Bruschettas ( Healthy Diabetic Cooking ) recipe with step by step photos
Hetal
April 23, 2021, 2:53 p.m.
Fresh flavours of low-fat paneer, loads of garlic and basil on toasted whole wheat bread slices... Great snack to please your palate occasionally. Quite easy to make so I have added it to my cookbook.
Tarla Dalal
April 23, 2021, 2:53 p.m.
Hi Hetal, great to know you using our cookbook facility. Keep adding recipes there. Thanks for the review.
Arnav
April 27, 2015, 2:45 p.m.
Good
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