Peperonata con Bruschetta (Sweet Pepper Toasts)

Name: Peperonata con Bruschetta (Sweet Pepper Toasts)
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Italian, European
Ingredients: 8 basil leaves, cut into chiffonade; 8 slices Italian peasant bread; 1 clove garlic, minced, plus 4 cloves garlic, sliced in half; 2 Tbsps extra-virgin olive oil; 3 ripe plum tomatoes, cored, seeded and chopped into 1/2inch pieces; 2 larges red bell peppers, cut into 1/4-inch dice; 2 mediums red onions, chopped into 1/4-inch dice; 4 servings Salt and pepper, to taste; 1 Tbsp sweet butter; 2 larges yellow bell peppers, cut into 1/4-inch dice

Peperonata con Bruschetta (Sweet Pepper Toasts) is a vegetarian hor d'oeuvre. One serving contains 304 calories, 8g of protein, and 12g of fat. This recipe serves 4. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes. A mixture of bell peppers, plum tomatoes, garlic, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so delicious.

Instructions

Preheat the grill or broiler.

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Broiler

Grill

Heat the oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

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Butter

Cooking Oil

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Frying Pan

Add the onions and peppers and cook over high heat for 4 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic, cook for 30 seconds, then add the tomatoes. Simmer 5 minutes until thickened.

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Minced Garlic

Tomato

Peppers

Onion

Remove from heat and season to taste.

Grill the bread for 2 minutes on each side, then rub 1 side of each slice with the cut side of 1/2 of a garlic clove. Top each slice of bread with a heaping spoonful of the pepper mixture, sprinkle with basil and serve immediately.

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Whole Garlic Cloves

Pepper