Recipe of Bell Pepper and Cottage Cheese Bruschetta
Bell pepper and cottage cheese bruschetta are scrumptious Italian appetizers that are perfect to serve during the balmy days of summer.
Ingredients
- 1 A medium loaf of baguette
- 1 medium red bell pepper cored, seeded and cut lengthwise into thin strips
- 1 medium yellow bell pepper cored, seeded and cut lengthwise into thin strips
- 1 cup Cottage cheese / Paneer
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- ½ tbsp Balsamic vinegar
- handful fresh basil leaves
- 2 tsp dry Italian herbs or seasoning
- Salt as per taste
- 2 cloves of minced garlic
Instructions
- Heat 1/2 tablespoon olive oil in a medium pan over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Add the pepper strips and sauté until lightly browned at the edges and beginning to soften about 3-5 minutes.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low, stir in the minced garlic, cover and continue cooking till 1 more minute.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, remove from heat and stir in the balsamic vinegar.
- Grill the bread over medium heat, turning once, until golden brown on both sides, 1 to 2 minutes.
- Place the toast slices on a large platter, brush with the remaining olive oil.
- 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.
- Serve it immediately while it is hot.