Ingredients

  • 3 red, yellow, or orange bell peppers, cut into 1 1/2-inch-wide strips
  • 16 large fresh shiitake mushrooms, stems discarded
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons well-stirred refrigerated prepared basil pesto
  • 1 (12-inch) baguette
  • 8 ounces soft mild goat cheese
  • 4 cups frisee or other mixed greens
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

Method

  • Preheat broiler.
  • Toss together bell peppers, shiitakes, oil, salt, and pepper in a large bowl, then arrange in 1 layer in a 17- by 12-inch shallow baking pan. Broil 2 to 3 inches from heat until peppers begin to brown on edges, about 8 minutes. Turn vegetables over and broil until lightly charred, about 6 minutes more. Transfer to a clean bowl and toss with pesto. Leave broiler on.
  • Halve baguette crosswise, then lengthwise. Spread cheese over cut side of each piece. Transfer to a baking sheet and broil 2 to 3 inches from heat until cheese is golden brown in spots, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Toss vegetables with frisee, lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste. Serve salad with goat cheese toasts.