Croustades of Red Peppers with Goat Cheese Recipe

Name: Croustades of Red Peppers with Goat Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 red peppers; 3 to 4 tablespoons olive oil; 2 onions, sliced; 2 to 3 thyme sprigs; salt and pepper; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 2 tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped; 2 tablespoons capers, drained; 4 thick slices of country bread; 6 oz/175 g soft goat cheese

Servings: persons

1
Heat the broiler and broil the peppers on a baking sheet until black and blistery, turning them to cook evenly.
2
Once they're blackened on all sides, fasten them in a plastic bag so they steam and the skin is loosened.
3
Leave the broiler alight.
4
When the peppers are cool, slip off their charred skins with your fingers.
5
Dont worry about leaving a few flecks of black it adds flavor.
6
Cut the peppers in half and then in strips, discarding the cores and seeds.
7
Heat the oil in a large frying pan and fry the onions with the thyme, salt, and pepper until soft and starting to brown, 5 to 7 minutes.
8
Stir in the garlic and cook until golden.
9
Add the tomatoes and capers and cook, stirring often until the tomatoes are cooked and thickened, 3 to 5 minutes.
10
Add the peppers and continue cooking until tender, 3 to 5 minutes.
11
Taste and adjust the seasoning.
12
Oil a baking sheet and set it aside.
13
Toast the bread and arrange the pepper mixture on top.
14
Slice the cheese and put the slices on the peppers.
15
Broil the croustades on the baking sheet until the cheese is lightly browned and the edges are melted, 2 to 3 minutes.
16
Serve warm.

1451

kcal

Calories

126

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 red peppers, 3 to 4 tablespoons olive oil, 2 onions, sliced, 2 to 3 thyme sprigs, and more.

Yes, Croustades of Red Peppers with Goat Cheese falls under the General 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.

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Croustades of Red Peppers with Goat Cheese

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Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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