Ingredients
– 2 large bell peppers (red, yellow, or a mix)
– 1 baguette or French bread, sliced into thin rounds
– 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– Salt and pepper to taste
– Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
– Balsamic glaze, for drizzling (optional)
Instructions
Follow these simple steps to create delicious Roasted Pepper Crostini:
1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C).
2. Prepare the Peppers: Cut the bell peppers in half, remove seeds, and place them cut-side down on a baking sheet.
3. Roast the Peppers: Drizzle the peppers with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Roast in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the skins are blistered and charred.
4. Cool and Peel: Once roasted, remove from the oven. Allow the peppers to cool, then peel off the charred skin.
5. Slice Peppers: Cut the peeled peppers into strips. Place them in a bowl and add minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
6. Prepare the Crostini: While the peppers cool, slice the baguette into thin rounds. Arrange on another baking sheet.
7. Brush with Olive Oil: Brush each slice of bread with the remaining olive oil.
8. Toast the Baguette: Place the oiled baguette slices in the oven for about 5-7 minutes or until lightly toasted and golden.
9. Assemble the Crostini: Top each toasted bread slice with the roasted pepper mixture.
10. Garnish: Add fresh basil leaves on top and drizzle with balsamic glaze if desired.
11. Serve Immediately: These crostinis are best served warm, just after assembling, to ensure the bread remains crisp.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-40 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12 crostinis
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Fat: 8g
- Protein: 3g