Bell Pepper and Cottage Cheese Bruschetta
by Hetal Kamdar
Ingredients
- 1 A medium loaf of baguette
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 1 medium yellow bell pepper
- 1 cup Cottage cheese / Paneer
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- 1/2 tbsp Balsamic vinegar
- handful fresh basil leaves
- 2 tsp dry Italian herbs or seasoning
- Salt as per taste
- 2 cloves of minced garlic
Step 1 of 8
Heat 1/2 tablespoon olive oil in a medium pan over medium-high heat until shimmering.
Step 2 of 8
Add the pepper strips and sauté until lightly browned at the edges and beginning to soften about 3-5 minutes.
Step 3 of 8
Reduce the heat to medium-low, stir in the minced garlic, cover and continue cooking till 1 more minute.
Step 4 of 8
Season with salt and pepper to taste, remove from heat and stir in the balsamic vinegar.
Step 5 of 8
Grill the bread over medium heat, turning once, until golden brown on both sides, 1 to 2 minutes.
Step 6 of 8
Place the toast slices on a large platter, brush with the remaining olive oil.
Step 7 of 8
Cover the bread with a portion of the sautéed peppers, crumbled cheese, and top it with fresh torn basil and season it with Italian herbs.
Step 8 of 8
Serve it immediately while it is hot.
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