BAKED TOMATOES, PEPPERS, AND GOAT CHEESE WITH CRISPED TOASTS

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A marriage between two of our favorite summer fruits, this savory-sweet dish is decorated with soft cheese and a hint of garlic. Served over a crispy baguette, it's the perfect summer lunch, midday snack, or party appetizer.

Provided by Maggie Ruggiero

Categories     Lost Recipes of Gourmet     Appetizer     Summer     Tomato     Hors D'Oeuvre     Hot Pepper     Goat Cheese     Quick & Easy     Soy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Vegetarian

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 Tbsp finely chopped shallot
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
4 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided
1 1/2 pints grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
1/3 cup chopped piquillo peppers
8 (1/4-inch thick) rounds soft mild goat cheese
Accompaniment: toasted baguette slices or crackers

Steps:

  • Preheat broiler.
  • Cook shallot and garlic in 3 Tbsp. oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat, stirring, until softened, about 2 minutes. Add tomatoes, red peppers, and 1 tsp. each kosher salt and pepper and cook, stirring, until tomatoes are softened and juicy, about 5 minutes.
  • Transfer mixture to a 1 1/2-2 qt shallow baking dish and arrange cheese over top and drizzle with remaining 1 Tbsp. olive oil. Broil until cheese is softened and lightly charred, 3-5 minutes.

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