Spicy Crostini Recipe
Summary
Preparation Time10 MinCooking Time15 Min
Ready In25 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexAverageServings10
Interest GroupClassic
Ingredients
| Baguettes of french bread - 2, each cut into about 20 slices | ||
| Mozzarella | 12 Ounce, thinly sliced | |
| Red bell pepper | 1 Large (For salsa:) | |
| Tomatoes - 1 large, peeled, seeded, and chopped | ||
| Garlic | 3 Clove (5gm) (For salsa:) | |
| Black olives - 1 can (3-oz), drained and chopped coarsely | ||
| Jalapeno chili - 1, seeds included, chopped finely | ||
| Anchovy fillets - 8, chopped finely | ||
| Basil | 2 Tablespoon, chopped (For salsa:) | |
| Dried oregano | 1/4 Teaspoon (For salsa:) | |
| Olive oil | 2 Tablespoon (For salsa:) | |
| Salt | 1 To taste (For salsa:) | |
Directions
GETTING READY
1. Preheat the broiler.
2. Wash the bell pepper slice off the top, remove and discard seeds and pith and cut into quarters.
MAKING
3. Place pieces under broiler, skin side up.
4. Broil the peppers until skin is lightly charred.
5. Remove and place in a bowl or zip lock bag, cover or close and let stand 10 minutes.
6. Skin the peppers and chop finely. Add to a bowl.
7. Add remaining salsa ingredients and mix well.
8. Season the salsa to taste. Let stand for the flavors to blend.
9. Drain the juices that accumulate.
FINALIZING
10. Arrange bread slices on a baking sheet and toast under the broiler, turning once, until golden and crisp.
11. Spoon and spread salsa on each toasted slice
12. Top with a slice of mozzarella cheese.
13. Broil until cheese has bubbled.
SERVING
14. Arrange crostini on a platter and serve hot, crisp and cheesy.
1. Preheat the broiler.
2. Wash the bell pepper slice off the top, remove and discard seeds and pith and cut into quarters.
MAKING
3. Place pieces under broiler, skin side up.
4. Broil the peppers until skin is lightly charred.
5. Remove and place in a bowl or zip lock bag, cover or close and let stand 10 minutes.
6. Skin the peppers and chop finely. Add to a bowl.
7. Add remaining salsa ingredients and mix well.
8. Season the salsa to taste. Let stand for the flavors to blend.
9. Drain the juices that accumulate.
FINALIZING
10. Arrange bread slices on a baking sheet and toast under the broiler, turning once, until golden and crisp.
11. Spoon and spread salsa on each toasted slice
12. Top with a slice of mozzarella cheese.
13. Broil until cheese has bubbled.
SERVING
14. Arrange crostini on a platter and serve hot, crisp and cheesy.
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