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Tomato and Mushroom Focaccia
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'Shrooms by the Score
Mushrooms grow in the dirt and often contain selenium from the surrounding soil. Selenium helps in metabolism of vitamin E, an antioxidant.
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Tomato and Mushroom Focaccia

Fix up focaccia with tasty toppers of tomatoes, basil and mozzarella. From eatbetteramerica.
Prep Time:15 min
Start to Finish:35 min
makes:16 servings

1tablespoon olive oil
6oz crimini mushrooms, sliced
1focaccia bread (10 to 12 inch)
3/4cup shredded mozzarella cheese (3 oz)
1can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen® organic diced tomatoes, drained
2to 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
1.Heat oven to 350°F. In 8-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook mushrooms in oil 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until tender. Drain if necessary.
2.On ungreased cookie sheet, place bread. Sprinkle 1/2 cup of the cheese on bread. Top with mushrooms and tomatoes. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup cheese.
3.Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until cheese is melted and bread is hot. Sprinkle with basil.
High Altitude (3500-6500 ft): Heat oven to 375°F.

Nutritional Information
1 Serving: Calories 110 (Calories from Fat 40); Total Fat 4 1/2g (Saturated Fat 1g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 290mg; Total Carbohydrate 15g (Dietary Fiber 0g, Sugars 0g); Protein 4Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 0%; Vitamin C 0%; Calcium 4%; Iron 6Exchanges: 1 Starch; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Vegetable; 1 Fat Carbohydrate Choices: 1 
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
MyPyramid Servings 1 oz-equivalents Grains, 1/4 c Vegetables

 
 
 
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