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If you are looking for an appetizer that is delicious and unique, look no further than roasted red pepper bruschetta.
Roasted Red Pepper Bruschetta is a delicious appetizer. It is easy to make, just toast some crusty bread and top it with a mixture of garlic, balsamic vinegar, basil and olive oil. So flavorful and delicious, it will be a crowd favorite.
Ingredients Needed
- Red Peppers
- Garlic
- Basil
- Oregano, dried
- Olive Oil
- Balsamic Vinegar
- French Baguette
- Pepper
How To Make Roasted Red Pepper Bruschetta
- Slice peppers in half and remove seed
- Place on cookie sheet and put under broiler until charred.
- Flip and repeat.
- Place in a paper bag and allow to steam, until cooled
- Remove skin and slice
- Combine garlic, peppers, basil and oregano in a bowl
- Add in olive oil and balsamic vinegar and stir to combine
- Marinade in refrigerator 3-4 hours or overnight.
- Brush sliced bread with olive oil.
- Place on baking sheet.
- Broil in oven until golden brown.
- Top toast with peppers and serve.
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Roasted Red Pepper Bruschetta
Bruschetta using roasted red peppers in the place of tomatoes.
Prep:10 minutes
Cook:10 minutes
Marinate:3 hours
Total:3 hours 20 minutes
Ingredients
- 8 red peppers
- 1 Tbsp garlic minced and divided
- 1/2 C chopped basil
- 1/4 tsp dried oregano
- 1 C olive oil divided
- 2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 french baguette
- pepper to taste
Instructions
Roasted Red Peppers
- Slice peppers in half and seed
- Place on cookie sheet and put under broiler until charred
- Flip over and repeat on other side
- Place in a brown paper bag and allow to steam, until cooled
- Peel away skin
- Slice into thin slices
Bruschetta
- In a bowl combine 1 Tbsp garlic, peppers, basil and oregano.
- Add in olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Stir to combine
- Marinade in refrigerator 3-4 hours or overnight.
Toast
- Brush sliced bread with remaining olive oil.
- Place on baking sheet and put under broiler until golden brown.
- Serve with peppers on top.
Nutrition Facts:
Calories: 183kcal (9%) Carbohydrates: 12g (4%) Protein: 2g (4%) Fat: 14g (22%) Saturated Fat: 2g (13%) Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g Monounsaturated Fat: 10g Sodium: 99mg (4%) Potassium: 150mg (4%) Fiber: 2g (8%) Sugar: 3g (3%) Vitamin A: 1903IU (38%) Vitamin C: 76mg (92%) Calcium: 20mg (2%) Iron: 1mg (6%)
* Disclaimer: All nutrition information are estimates only. Read full disclosure here.
Jodee Weiland says
This looks so delicious and full of rich flavor! What a great idea…thanks for sharing!
Leigh Anne says
Thanks Jodee – it is delicious!
Diane Balch says
I’ve only made bruschetta with tomatoes, but peppers is a better idea for this time of year. Bring this over to our Foodie Friday party today. Everyone with enjoy it.
Leigh Anne says
Hope you’ll give the roasted red peppers a try – super yummy!
Mallory says
Such a great appetizer idea!
Krista @ Joyful Healthy Eats says
This sounds sooo good Leigh Anne! Every once in a while on the weekend after little man goes down my husband and I will have a relaxing night with a glass of wine and some BRUSCHETTA!! So this is totally getting adding to the list, one because we love bruschetta and two because I am obsessed with roasted red peppers. YUM! Pinned sweet friend!
Leigh Anne says
Krista, Sounds lovely!! Bruschetta is one of our favorites too. Love it when I get use fresh tomatoes out of the garden. Thanks!
Shirley says
I’d love to know what 3 crafts you did for your night out! Thanks for the roasted red pepper appetizer….I love this!
Leigh Anne says
We painted mason jars with chalk paint to make flower vases. We made moss covered wreaths and then did a cute Easter bunny wooden palette piece. All the ideas came from Pinterest!
Here are the links:
http://www.pinterest.com/pin/102808803966749107/
http://greylustergirl.com/diy-moss-wreath-tutorial-and-spring-mantel/
http://designdininganddiapers.com/2013/02/easter-pallet-art/