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Grilled Ontario Sweet Pepper Crostini

This is a great appetizer to serve when time is at a premium, because the bread and peppers can be barbecued up to 3 days in advance. Simply refrigerate the peppers and store the bread in an airtight container. Then assemble (and your kids can help too) just before serving.

Preparation Time:
Grilling Time:
Standing Time:
Serves:


10 minutes
10 minutes
10 minutes
4 (about 12 appetizers)

2
2 tbsp (25 mL)
2 tsp (10 mL)
1 clove

1
1/2 cup (125 mL)


Ontario Sweet Peppers, preferably different colours
shredded fresh basil
olive oil
Ontario Garlic, minced
Salt and pepper
thin crusty roll or part of baguette, about 6-inches (15 cm) long, cut into 1/2-inch (2 cm) thick slices
Olive oil
Creamy Ontario Goat Cheese, at room temperature

Place peppers over high heat on barbecue; cook, turning occasionally, until charred and blackened on all sides. Remove from barbecue. Cover with tea towel or bowl; let stand until no longer hot and skin begins to shrivel, about 10 minutes. Peel peppers, discarding skin. Cut in half and discard seeds. Slice thinly into strips that will fit on bread. Place in bowl and toss with basil, 2 tsp (10 mL) oil, garlic and salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.

Lightly brush bread with oil. Place on grill and barbecue until golden brown on both sides. Lightly spread each slice with goat cheese. Top with pepper mixture. Serve warm or at room temperature.


Nutritional Information:
1 Appetizer:
PROTEIN:
FAT:
CARBOHYDRATES:
CALORIES:
3 grams
4 grams
5 grams
68