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Bruschetta with Roasted Peppers and Mozzarella
From EatingWell.com
Roasting peppers intensifies their natural sweetness and gives them a depth of flavor that marries beautifully with the mild cheese in this pretty antipasto.
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Nutritional Information
(per serving)
| Calories | 96 |
| Total Fat | 4g |
| Saturated Fat | 1g |
| Cholesterol | 5mg |
| Sodium | 215mg |
| Total Carbohydrate | 15g |
| Dietary Fiber | 2g |
| Sugars | -- |
| Protein | 6g |
| Calcium | -- |
Illustration by Michael Toland
Ingredients
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- 4 (2 cups) roasted bell peppers, peeled, seeded and sliced
- 2 tablespoon(s) finely chopped fresh basil
- 1 tablespoon(s) balsamic vinegar
- Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
- 8 slice(s) (1/2-inch-thick) whole-wheat country bread
- 1 clove(s) garlic, peeled and cut in half
- 2 ounce(s) fresh mozzarella, cut into thin strips
- 2 teaspoon(s) extra-virgin olive oil
Directions
- Preheat broiler.
- Combine roasted peppers, basil and vinegar in a medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
- Toast or grill bread slices lightly. Rub both sides of the bread with the cut sides of the garlic. Place bread on a baking sheet; top with the roasted peppers. Lay mozzarella strips on a diagonal over the roasted peppers and drizzle with oil.
- Broil bruschetta 6 inches from the heat source until the cheese melts and starts to brown. Serve hot.
Tips & Techniques
How to Oven-Roast Peppers:
1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Place a wire rack on a large baking sheet. Arrange whole bell peppers on the rack.
2. Roast peppers in the center of the oven, turning occasionally with tongs, until blackened in places, 30 to 40 minutes.
3. Transfer the peppers to a large bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Let steam for 10 minutes. Uncover and let cool.
4. With a paring knife, remove stems, skins and seeds. If serving as antipasto, combine accumulated juices with peppers.
Carb Servings: 1/2 starch, 1/2 vegetable, 1/2 fat Carbohydrate Servings: 1 Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin C(97% daily value), Vitamin A (40% dv).
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