Diabetic Recipes : Crostini

(makes 20 pieces)

Ingredients

• 1 1-pound narrow loaf of Italian or French bread
  
• olive oil cooking spray
  
• 2 garlic cloves, peeled and cut in half
  

Preparation:

• Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C), Gas Mark 4. Slice the bread into 20 1/4-inch thick slices, discarding the ends. Arrange the bread in a single layer on a large baking sheet. Lightly spritz each slice with cooking spray.
  
• Bake until lightly browned, about 10 to 15 minutes, turning once. Remove from oven and immediately rub each slice with the cut garlic. Set aside.
  
• Store in an airtight container at room temperature to use within a day.
  

Nutrition score per serving:

62 calories (12% calories from fat), 2 g protein, 1 g total fat (0.2 g saturated fat), 11 g carbohydrate, 1 g dietary fiber, 0 mg cholesterol, 133 mg sodium

Diabetic exchanges:

1 carbohydrate (bread/starch)