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Herbed Cheese and Roasted Pepper Crostini

Herbed Cheese Sauteed Peppers and Balsamic Reduction atop toasted Ciabatta
5 from 3 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 159 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 loaf Ciabatta or French baguette
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 diced red or yellow sweet peppers
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1/8 c of balsamic vinegar
  • 3 ounces herbed cheese spread such as Boursin or goat cheese
  • Chopped Basil
  • 3 tbsp Balsamic Glaze or reduced Balsamic Vinegar

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400.
  • Thinly slice ciabatta or baguette and place on a cookie sheet.
  • Toast for 5-10 minutes until desired crunchiness.
  • Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a saute pan on medium/high heat.
  • Saute peppers 5-10 minutes until soft and slightly caramelized.
  • Add minced garlic and balsamic vinegar. Cook 2-3 minutes more until vinegar cooks down.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Remove the toasted bread from the oven and spread with Boursin or herbed goat cheese.
  • Top with sauteed peppers.
  • Top with chopped basil.
  • Drizzle balsamic glaze over top.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 159kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 5gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 211mgPotassium: 108mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 931IUVitamin C: 38mgCalcium: 17mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Crostini, Crostini Toppings, Herbed Cheese and Roaste Pepper Crostini
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