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Ingredients:

1 tablespoon olive oil
6 oz crimini mushrooms, sliced
1 focaccia bread (10 to 12 inch)
3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (3 oz)
1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen® organic diced tomatoes, drained
2 to 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves

Directions:

• 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.
• 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.
• Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until cheese is melted and bread is hot. Sprinkle with basil.

Yields 16 Servings.

Nutritional Information:
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 4g