Crostini With Cheese Torta and Marinated Bell Peppers Recipe

Name: Crostini With Cheese Torta and Marinated Bell Peppers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 red bell pepper; 1 yellow bell pepper; 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar or 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, minced; 1 tablespoon fresh basil, minced; 1 tablespoon capers; 1 small garlic clove, minced; salt & freshly ground black pepper; 8 ounces cream cheese; 4 ounces feta cheese (can be flavored); 3 ounces goat cheese; 2 tablespoons pine nuts; fresh basil (to garnish); 18 crostini (lightly toasted, thin sliced, french bread)

Servings: persons

1 red bell pepper
1 yellow bell pepper
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar or 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, minced
1 tablespoon fresh basil, minced
1 tablespoon capers
1 small garlic clove, minced
salt & freshly ground black pepper
8 ounces cream cheese
4 ounces feta cheese (can be flavored)
3 ounces goat cheese
2 tablespoons pine nuts
fresh basil (to garnish)
18 crostini (lightly toasted, thin sliced, french bread)

1
Take cheeses out of refrigerator to bring to room temperature.
2
Roast bell peppers.
3
Place pepper on a foil lined broiler pan.
4
Broil turning as sides begin to char.
5
Wrap tightly in the foil and let cool.
6
This will steam them so the skin removes easily.
7
When cool, remove stems, skins and seeds.
8
Dice peppers and add vinegar, oil, herbs, capers and garlic.
9
Add salt and pepper.
10
Allow to marinate for 30 minutes.
11
Toast pine nuts in a dry pan, shaking until they take on a little color.
12
This can take as little as a minute or two so don't walk away from pan.
13
Blend cream cheese, feta and goat cheese in a small bowl until smooth.
14
Shape into a mound on the serving platter and slightly flatten the top.
15
Pour marinated peppers over the cheese, then garnish with toasted pine nuts and basil.
16
Surround with crostini.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 red bell pepper, 1 yellow bell pepper, 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar or 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, and more.

Yes, Crostini With Cheese Torta and Marinated Bell Peppers falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Crostini With Cheese Torta and Marinated Bell Peppers

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