Red Pepper Crostini Recipe

Name: Red Pepper Crostini
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 loaf ciabatta or 1 loaf true French bread, preferably 2 days old; ¾ cup extra virgin olive oil; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 onion, finely chopped; 2 red peppers, thinly sliced; 2 cloves garlic, crushed; 1 tablespoon capers, drained and chopped; 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 1 teaspoon roughly chopped flat leaf parsley; sea salt; black pepper

Servings: persons

1 loaf ciabatta or 1 loaf true French bread, preferably 2 days old
¾ cup extra virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
2 red peppers, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 tablespoon capers, drained and chopped
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon roughly chopped flat leaf parsley
sea salt
black pepper

1
To make the crostini, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2
Thinly slice the bread; if a large loaf, cut each piece into quarters and drizzle olive oil over both sides.
3
Lightly toast in the oven until just crisp.
4
If you wish to speed up the process, toast each side under the broiler.
5
Heat the olive oil in a frying pan and cook the onion for a few minutes until soft.
6
Add the peppers and cook for another 15 minutes, stirring frequently.
7
Season with a few grinds of sea salt and black pepper.
8
Add the garlic and cook for a minute more.
9
Add the capers and vinegar and simmer gently for a few minutes to reduce the liquid.
10
Add the parsley just before spreading onto crostini.

527

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 loaf ciabatta or 1 loaf true French bread, preferably 2 days old, ¾ cup extra virgin olive oil, 3 tablespoons olive oil, 1 onion, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Red Pepper Crostini 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.

Red Pepper Crostini

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