Best Roasted Red Pepper Bruschetta

This is an old, but favorite recipe I originally posted online when I was the Herbs & Spices Feature Writer for Suite101.com. That site has pretty much disappeared although you might find the original recipe online.

Recipe Summary – Roasted Red Pepper Bruschetta

Learn how-to make a simple appetizer out of peppers, tomatoes, black olives, green onions, garlic, parsley, balsamic vinegar and olive oil.

Bruschetta is a topping for bread, which can be made from a variety of ingredients. Bruschetta is typically served on top of toasted Italian or French bread, and is offered as an appetizer at many Italian restaurants.

Besides being used as a bread spread, bruschetta can also be tossed with pasta, served with an assortment of crackers and bread sticks, or used as a baked potato topping.

Red Pepper Bruschetta Topping

Recipe to create bruschetta featuring red pepper, tomatoes and green onions. Bruschetta makes a wonderful topping for slices of toasted French or Italian bread.

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Prep Time 45 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Course Appetizer

Cuisine Italian

Servings 6 people

Ingredients

  

Roasted Red Pepper Bruschetta

• 1 container roasted red peppers packed in oil – drained and diced
• 1/2 cup black olives – diced
• 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes – diced
• 1 bunch green onions – sliced thin
• 2 cloves garlic – minced
• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/4 cup 1/4 cup cilantro – minced

Instructions

 

Directions for Roasted Red Pepper Bruschetta

• In a medium mixing bowl, stir in the roasted peppers, black olives, cherry tomatoes, green onions and garlic.
  
• In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper to make a dressing for the bruschetta.
• Stir the bruschetta dressing into the bowl of vegetables.
• Stir the cilantro into the bowl of bruschetta topping.
  
• Serve the bruschetta immediately on top of slices of toasted French or Italian bread.
• Roasted red pepper bruschetta topping can be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container for a few days, which means you can make this ahead of time if desired.
  

Preparing Bread for Bruschetta Topping

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Cut a loaf of French or Italian bread into 1/2 to 1 inch thick, diagonal slices, using a serrated bread knife.
  
• Place the bread slices on a large baking sheet.
• Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 5-7 minutes, turning once, until the bread is crispy and golden brown.
• Remove the bread from the oven and place on a wire rack to cool slightly.
• Serve the toasted bread along with the roasted red pepper bruschetta, and if desired, your favorite glass of wine!
  

Notes

Recipes Tips and Suggestions

1. Sprinkle a bit of cheese, such as feta or Parmesan, on top of the bruschetta before serving.

2. Basil or flat leaf parsley may be used in placed of the cilantro.

3. Red, yellow or orange tomatoes may be used to make the bruschetta recipe.

Keyword bread, bruschetta