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sweet peppers balsamic vinegar extra-virgin olive oil fresh parsley fresh basil capers garlic salt cream cheese Feta cheese goat cheese pine nuts fresh basil Bread
Viewed: 5 - Published at: 5 years agoIngredients
- 2 large roasted sweet peppers (red & yellow, see our Basic Roasted Red Peppers)
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar or 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil, minced
- 1 tablespoon capers
- 1 small garlic clove, finely minced
- salt and black pepper, freshly ground (to taste)
- 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 (4 ounce) package feta cheese (flavored with basil and tomato or plain feta)
- 3 ounces goat cheese (preferably "fresh young")
- 2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted
- fresh basil (for garnish)
- 1 loaf bread (for Plain Crostini, crusty baguette or chewy "peasant-style" bread)
Method
- Dice roasted bell peppers into squares.
- Combine vinegar, oil, herbs, capers, and garlic.
- Add salt and pepper.
- Marinate 30 minutes.
- In a small bowl, blend cream cheese, feta, and goat cheese until smooth.
- Shape into a mound on a large serving plate; slightly flatten the top.
- Pour peppers over cheese; garnish with pine nuts and basil.
- Surround with crostini.
- For Plain Crostini: Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
- Cut bread into 1/2-inch slices; cut large slices in half.
- Toast on a baking sheet for 20-25 minutes.
- When golden brown, rub with garlic if desired.
- Brush with extra virgin olive oil or melted butter.
- Bread can also be pan-fried in oil or butter.
