Roasted Bell Pepper Crostini

Crostini are small toasts topped with a variety of ingredients and are served as appetisers. They are native to tuscany and have several classic toppings to choose from. This one consists of caramelised peppers and olives that are bound with cheese and topped on crusty french bread. Good crusty bread is the single most essential ingredient for this recipe. This is perhaps the best crostini of all and is perfect for serving with drinks before a meal.

Roasted Bell Pepper Crostini

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Roasted Bell Pepper Crostini recipe - How to make Roasted Bell Pepper Crostini

Preparation Time:    Cooking Time:    Baking Time:  13 to 15 minutes   Baking Temperature:  180°C (360°F)   Total Time:     10Makes 10 crostini
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Ingredients


For The Bread
10 slices baguette
melted butter for brushing

For The Topping
1 cup thinly sliced capsicum (red , green and yellow )
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 cup finely chopped onions
1 tsp finely chopped garlic (lehsun)
1/2 tsp sugar
1 tsp dry red chilli flakes (paprika)
1 tsp mixed herbs
salt to taste
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper (kalimirch) to taste

Other Ingredients
10 tsp grated mozzarella cheese

Method
For the bread

    For the bread
  1. Place the bread slices on a clean, dry surface and brush them with a little melted butter.
  2. Place the bread slices on a greased baking tray and bake in a pre-heated oven at 180°c (360°f) for 4 to 5 minutes. Keep aside.

For the topping

    For the topping
  1. Heat the olive oil in a broad non-stick pan, add the capsicum, onions and garlic and sauté on a medium flame for 2 minutes.
  2. Add the sugar, chilli flakes, mixed herbs salt and pepper, mix well and cook no a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
  3. Allow the mixture to cool completely.
  4. Divide the topping into 10 equal portions and keep aside.

How to proceed

    How to proceed
  1. Place a portion of the topping mixture on each baked bread slice and spread it evenly.
  2. Sprinkle 1 tsp of cheese on each topped bread slice.
  3. Bake in a pre-heated oven at 180°c (360°f) for 3 to 4 minutes.
  4. Serve immediately.
Nutrient values per crostini
Energy72 cal
Protein1.7 g
Carbohydrates9 g
Fiber0.2 g
Fat3.2 g
Cholesterol0.9 mg
Vitamin A84.6 mcg
Vitamin B10 mg
Vitamin B20 mg
Vitamin B30.3 mg
Vitamin C7.3 mg
Folic Acid0.4 mcg
Calcium15.8 mg
Iron0.3 mg
Magnesium0 mg
Phosphorus0 mg
Sodium39 mg
Potassium22.5 mg
Zinc0.1 mg

Reviews

Roasted Bell Pepper Crostini
 on 02 May 16 04:07 PM
5

v tasty starter. perfect for parties!!
Tarla Dalal
03 May 16 02:18 PM
   Hi Mansi, great to know this recipe has worked for you, do keep trying more recipes and give us your feedback..
Roasted Bell Pepper Crostini
 on 24 Apr 16 02:15 AM
5

The taste is good fanomil,love it.
Roasted Bell Pepper Crostini
 on 22 Oct 14 05:20 PM
5

Its an amazing recipe of bell peppers. The coloured capsicum looks so attractive.. It tastes very little sweet and little spicy.. When baked with mozzarella cheese..
Roasted Bell Pepper Crostini
 on 22 Feb 13 09:58 AM
5

Sautéed bell peppers topped with cheese and baked to perfection.