Bruschetta With Olive Paste Peppers And Goat Cheese Recipes

RUSTIC TUSCAN PEPPER BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• In a large bowl, whisk oil, vinegar, honey and mint. Add peppers; toss to coat. Let stand 15 minutes., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, beat goat cheese and cream cheese. Spread 1 rounded teaspoon on each cracker. Drain peppers well. Arrange peppers on cheese-topped crackers.

BRUSCHETTA WITH ROASTED PEPPERS & GOAT CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 ˚F.
• Place baguette slices in a single layer on the baking sheet. Brush on both sides with extra virgin olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Toast in the oven for about 8 minutes until golden brown.
• Place 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a bowl with 1½ tablespoons of vinegar and 1 tablespoon of honey. Whisk until combined and stir in 2 teaspoons of thyme and a pinch of red pepper flakes.
• Add the roasted peppers and shallots to the dressing. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Toss to combine and fold in 2 tablespoons of parsley. Set aside or place in the refrigerator to marinate.
• Spread a small spoonful of goat cheese on each piece of toasted baguette. Place a spoonful of the pepper mixture on top and garnish with a pinch of microgreens.
• Serve to your guests on a large platter.

ROASTED PEPPER AND GOAT CHEESE BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Brush the baguette slices lightly with olive oil on both sides and season with salt and pepper. Place the slices on a baking sheet and toast in the oven until crisp and golden, about 8 minutes.
• Meanwhile, whisk together 3 tablespoons olive oil, the vinegar and honey in a bowl. Stir in the thyme and red pepper flakes. Add the roasted peppers and shallots to the dressing, and season with salt and pepper. Gently toss to combine, then fold in the parsley. Set aside or place in the refrigerator to marinate.
• Spread each toast with a small spoonful of goat cheese. Top with a spoonful of the pepper mixture, followed by a pinch of microgreens. Arrange on a platter and serve.

BRUSCHETTA WITH GOAT CHEESE

Steps:

• FOR THE TAPENADE ~ Mix first 7 tapenade ingredients together, then check seasoning. It shouldn't need too much. Allow to marinate overnight, if possible.
• FOR THE BASES ~ broil both sides of bread until lightly brown.
• Brush one side with oil & then rub with a cut clove of garlic. Set aside until ready to serve.
• Spread bread slices with cheese, roughing it up with a fork, then spoon tapenade on top, & serve.

PASTA WITH ROASTED RED PEPPERS AND GOAT CHEESE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Meanwhile, heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large, heavy skillet. Add the garlic. Cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the sliced roasted peppers, and stir together for about a minute until well infused with the oil and garlic. Season with salt and pepper, and stir in the basil (if using) and goat cheese. Remove from the heat.
• When the water comes to a boil, salt generously and add the pasta. Cook until al dente - firm to the bite - following the recommendations on the package. Ladle about 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water into the frying pan, and stir well so that the goat cheese begins to melt. Drain the pasta, and toss immediately with the pepper mixture in the pan. Serve.

STRAWBERRY GOAT CHEESE BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• Heat vinegar in a small skillet over medium-low heat. Simmer until reduced by about half, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool to room temperature.
• Prepare a grill for high heat. Place bread slices on a foil-lined baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil.
• Combine strawberries and thyme in a small bowl and set aside.
• Grill bread on the preheated grill until browned, about 3 minutes per side.
• Spread goat cheese on toasted bread. Add black pepper, salt, and reduced vinegar to the strawberry mixture. Spoon over the goat cheese topped bruschetta. Garnish with additional thyme.

BRUSCHETTA WITH OLIVE PASTE, PEPPERS AND GOAT CHEESE

Steps:

• Char red bell peppers over gas flame or in broiler until blackened on all sides. Seal roasted bell peppers in paper bag and let stand 10 minutes. Peel and seed bell peppers. Cut bell peppers into 1/2-inch-wide strips.
• Prepare barbecue (medium heat) or preheat broiler. Grill bread until golden brown, watching closely so that bread does not burn, about 2 minutes per side. Spread 1 side of each bread slice with 1 generous teaspoon olivada. Top with bell peppers, then cheese. Season with pepper. Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley.