Bruschetta With Sauteed Sweet Peppers Recipes

BRUSCHETTA AND SAUTEED PEPPERS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, put 1 tablespoon of olive oil on medium heat, (a non-stick skillet would be best). Add peppers, onion, serrano peppers, and anchovy paste, stir to combine and dissolve the anchovy paste. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and saute for 5 minutes.
• Add vinegar and continue to saute, stirring occasionally for another 5 minutes until the pepper is tender then add the fresh oregano.
• Remove from heat and check flavors, add salt and pepper as needed.
• Keep warm.

BRUSCHETTA WITH SAUTEED MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Toast your bread in a toaster or on the grill, or if you are lucky enough to own one, an Italian stovetop toaster.
• In a large pan over medium-high heat, heat 3 tablespoons olive oil. Once hot, add the garlic and saute until fragrant. Add the mushrooms, salt and pepper, and another sprinkling olive oil. Reduce the heat to medium and cook for about 10 to 12 minutes, stirring often. Add the parsley and thyme, cook for another 5 minutes.
• Serve the mushrooms warm, on top of the bread slices, dress with some extra salt, pepper, and extra-virgin olive oil.

BRUSCHETTA WITH ROASTED SWEET RED PEPPERS

Steps:

• Preheat your oven's broiler.
• Slice bread loaf into 1-inch thick portions. Brush each slice on one side with olive oil. Broil, oil-side up, until barely golden. Remove from broiler pan and cool.
• In a medium bowl, mix together roasted pepper, garlic, tomato, basil, and onion. Sprinkle mixture evenly on each toast portion. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar. Serve immediately.

BRUSCHETTA WITH SAUTEED SWEET PEPPERS AND CREAMY GORGONZOLA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a medium saute pan over medium-high heat. Add the peppers and cook until soft, about 12 to 15 minutes. Sprinkle with the sugar and continue cooking for 2 more minutes. Stir in the capers and basil, and season, to taste, with salt and pepper. Set aside.
• Slice the baguette crosswise into 18 thin round slices. Brush the bread rounds lightly with olive oil on 1 side. Arrange them in rows, oil side up, on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper and toast in the oven until lightly browned, about 7 to 10 minutes.
• Top each toast round with a teaspoonful of the pepper mixture. Place 2 small pieces of Gorgonzola on top. Return the toast to the oven for 1 to 2 minutes and warm through. Serve immediately.