Braised Pepper Bruschetta

Yields
Makes topping for 8 bruschettas

Here, bell peppers are cooked down until they become quite soft and sweet. Prep and Cook Time: 35 minutes.

Scott Peterson

1/4 cup olive oil

3 red, yellow, or orange sweet bell peppers, cored and thinly sliced

1 clove garlic, thinly sliced

1/4 teaspoon sea salt

8 basil leaves, chopped

Basic Bruschetta

Extra-virgin olive oil for drizzling

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add peppers, garlic, and salt. Cook until peppers are very soft and sweet but not brown, about 30 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in basil and let mixture cool to room temperature. Spoon onto bruschettas and drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil.

Step 2

Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving with bruschetta.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 0

Amount Per Serving
Calories 149Calories from Fat 72

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g19%

Saturated Fat 1.6g8%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 334mg14%
Total Carbohydrate 9.6g4%

Dietary Fiber 1g4%
Protein 1.6g4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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Braised Pepper Bruschetta