Bruschetta with Olive Paste Appetizer Recipe

2      Reviews by:    Edward Jones   Bruschetta with Olive Paste, Peppers, and Goat Cheese Appetizer Recipe is excellent and uses red bell peppers, country-style bread, olivada, fresh goat cheese and parsley in creating this delicious bruschetta recipe. Food Category:    Appetizers Cuisine Origin:    Italian    Servings: 8 Calories: 166 per serving Print Preview Rate This Recipe Prep Time:   25 Minutes Cook Time:   6 Minutes Total Time:   31 Minutes

INGREDIENTS

• 2 small red bell peppers
• 8 4 x 2 x 1/2-inch slices country-style bread
• 10 tsps. olivada (see Note)
• 4 ounces soft fresh goat cheese (such as Montrachet), crumbled
• Chopped fresh parsley

DIRECTIONS

• Note: olivada is an olive spread, sometimes called black olive paste or cream, available at Italian markets and specialty foods stores. If unavailable, used pureed pitted brine-cured black olive.
• 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 olivade. Top with bell peppers, then cheese. Season with pepper. Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley.

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