Grilled Bruschetta

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided

4 oval slices Vienna or sourdough bread

2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar

1 clove garlic, minced

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon salt

1 1/2 cups chopped ripe tomato

2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

Heat the Party Time Grill!™ to 350 degrees. Brush 1 tablespoon of the oil lightly over both sides of the bread. Grill bread 2 to 3 minutes per side or until lightly toasted.

Meanwhile, combine remaining 1 tablespoon oil, vinegar, garlic, pepper and salt in a medium mixing bowl. Add tomato and basil, tossing lightly. Just before serving, spoon tomato mixture evenly over bread.

Makes 4 appetizer servings.

Nutritional information per serving: 143 calories; 3g protein; 17g carbohydrates; 7g total fat; 1g saturated fat; (47% calories from fat); 0mg cholesterol; 2g dietary fiber; 2g sugars; 291mg sodium.

Grilled Polenta

1 tube (16 ounces) mushroom, sun dried tomato or plain polenta 1 tablespoon porcini flavored olive oil or extra virgin olive oil 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1-1/2 tablespoons grated Romano or Parmesan cheese

Heat the Party Time Grill!™ to 325 degrees. Slice polenta crosswise into eight (3/4 inch) slices. Brush both sides of slices lightly with oil. Grill 5 minutes. Turn; sprinkle with pepper and cheese.

Continue to grill 5 minutes or until polenta is hot.

Makes 4 side dish servings.

Nutritional information per serving: 121 calories; 3g protein; 17g carbohydrates; 4g total fat; 1g saturated fat; (31% calories from fat); 2mg cholesterol; 2g dietary fiber; 0g sugars; 244mg sodium.

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