Bell Pepper Crostini

 

Ingredients

 

Serve 4

• 1 red bell pepper

• 1 yellow bell pepper

• 1 clove garlic, finely chopped

• 4 leaves basil, torn

• 2 tbsp pitted black olives, coarsely chopped

• 4 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

• firm-textured bread for the crostini, sliced and toasted

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Method:

1. Broil (grill) or roast the bell peppers whole until the skins are blackened.

2. Wrap them in a paper bag for 5 minutes, then remove the skins and seeds. Rinse carefully and dry on a clean cloth.

3. Slice the bell peppers into small, thin strips and place in a large bowl. Add the garlic, basil, olives, oil, salt and pepper and marinate in the refrigerator for 4 hours.

4. Spread the bell pepper mixture on the freshly toasted bread and serve.