ROASTED RED PEPPER SANDWICHES WITH MOZZARELLA & PESTO
Peppery arugula pesto is the perfect match for sweet roasted red pepper and mozzarella cheese! Serve these sandwiches hot or cold.
Provided by Oh My Veggies
Categories Main Course
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 500°F (broil).
- Line a small baking sheet with foil. Put the pepper on the baking sheet and broil until the skin is beginning to char, using tongs to turn occasionally, about 10 minutes. Remove the baking sheet from the oven and wrap the foil around the pepper. (Use oven mitts!) Let the pepper steam in the foil for 10 minutes.
- Remove the pepper from the foil and transfer it to a cutting board. Peel off the skin, cut off the stem, pull out the seeds, and discard them. Cut the rest of the pepper into thick strips.
- Spread 1 tablespoon of pesto onto the bottoms of the ciabatta bread. Divide the pepper strips onto the bread, then place the mozzarella slices on top of the pepper strips. Top with the remaining slices of bread and brush the tops with olive oil. (If you're going to serve the sandwiches cold, don't brush them with oil-just eat them!)
- Heat a grill pan or griddle over medium heat. Flip the sandwiches over and place them on the grill pan oiled-side down, then brush the other side of the sandwich with oil. Use a spatula to press the sandwiches down slightly, but don't press too hard or you'll have a mess of mozzarella everywhere! Cook 5-8 minutes on each side, or until golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 497 kcal, Sugar 2 g, Sodium 1053 mg, Fat 19 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Carbohydrate 57 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 23 g, Cholesterol 46 mg, UnsaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving
MOZZARELLA AND ROASTED RED PEPPER TOASTS
I have been serving this appetizer to friends and family for years. These are all my favorite flavors wrapped up in one. I hope you enjoy them as much as I do!
Provided by Slatts
Categories < 30 Mins
Time 25m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Place the bread slices on a baking sheet. Drizzle lightly with half the olive oil.
- Place a small amount of peppers on each slice of bread.
- Top each slice with a fresh mozzarella.
- Salt and pepper the breads to taste and drizzle with the remaining olive oil.
- Cook for 10 - 15 minutes or until cheese begins to brown slightly.
- Serve immeadiately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 307.7, Fat 14.9, SaturatedFat 5, Cholesterol 22.4, Sodium 1105.4, Carbohydrate 31.7, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 0.4, Protein 11.6
ARUGULA, MOZZARELLA, ROASTED RED PEPPER AND MINT SALAD
Steps:
- Whisk the olive oil, mayo, vinegar, Dijon, shallot, lemon juice and some salt and pepper together in a small bowl.
- Turn a gas burner on medium-high and cook the whole red pepper directly on the flame, turning occasionally, until charred all over, about 10 minutes. Put the pepper in a small bowl and cover with plastic wrap or a dish towel. Let stand for 15 minutes to steam, then use the back of a paring knife to remove the skin from the pepper. Remove the stem and seeds, then cut the pepper into thin strips.
- Toss the arugula and mint together in a wide shallow bowl or platter, then arrange the mozzarella and peppers on top. Drizzle with the vinaigrette and serve.
ROASTED RED PEPPERS
Need Roasted Red Peppers for a recipe? Make them at home with Ina Garten's easy recipe from Barefoot Contessa on Food Network; all you need is an oven.
Provided by Ina Garten
Time 1h20m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 500 degrees.
- Place the whole peppers on a sheet pan and place in the oven for 30 to 40 minutes, until the skins are completely wrinkled and the peppers are charred, turning them twice during roasting. Remove the pan from the oven and immediately cover it tightly with aluminum foil. Set aside for 30 minutes, or until the peppers are cool enough to handle.
- Remove the stem from each pepper and cut them in quarters. Remove the peels and seeds and place the peppers in a bowl along with any juices that have collected. Discard the stems, peels, and seeds. Pour the oil over the peppers. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.
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