Grilled Gorgonzola Toasts with Sweet Peppers Recipe

Name: Grilled Gorgonzola Toasts with Sweet Peppers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 garlic cloves, peeled; 1/3 cup olive oil; 1 large baguette; 1 red bell pepper, seeded and sliced into thin strips; 1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and sliced into thin strips; 4 plum tomatoes, halved and grilled; 3 tablespoons julienned fresh basil leaves; 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 1 tablespoon capers, drained; Kosher salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 4 ounces creamy Gorgonzola or other blue cheese, at room temperature

Servings: persons

2 garlic cloves, peeled
1/3 cup olive oil
1 large baguette
1 red bell pepper, seeded and sliced into thin strips
1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and sliced into thin strips
4 plum tomatoes, halved and grilled
3 tablespoons julienned fresh basil leaves
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon capers, drained
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
4 ounces creamy Gorgonzola or other blue cheese, at room temperature

1
Preheat a grill to 375F (or turn on the broiler).
2
Place the garlic cloves and olive oil in a saucepan, and heat gently for 1 to 2 minutes, to flavor the oil (be careful not to burn the garlic or it will turn acrid and bitter).
3
Discard the garlic.
4
Cut the baguette into 1/2 inch thick slices, brush the slices lightly with the garlic oil (you will have some left over) and grill them (or toast them) until crisp, 1 to 2 minutes.
5
Set the bread aside, uncovered, so that it will remain crisp while you prepare the vegetables.
6
Slice the bell peppers lengthwise into 1/2 inch thick slices.
7
Brush the bell peppers and tomato halves with the remaining garlic oil, and grill or broil on both sides until lightly charred but still firm.
8
Cool the vegetables for several minutes before roughly chopping and tossing them in a bowl with the basil, vinegar, capers, salt and pepper to taste, and any remaining oil.
9
Slather the toasts with the softened Gorgonzola, and top each one with a spoonful of the grilled pepper-and-tomato mixture and a grinding of black pepper.

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* 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

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 garlic cloves, peeled, 1/3 cup olive oil, 1 large baguette, 1 red bell pepper, seeded and sliced into thin strips, and more.

Yes, Grilled Gorgonzola Toasts with Sweet Peppers 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Grilled Gorgonzola Toasts with Sweet Peppers

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