Sweet Red Pepper Bruschetta

Recipe: Sweet Red Pepper Bruschetta | Hot and tasty - A kitchen workhorse and the foundation of many party Appetizers, Hors d'oeuvre, and Snacks
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Prep Time: 10 min
Total Time: 35 min
Yield: 8 Serving

Nutrition facts:
240 calories
9 grams fat

Ingredients

1 1/4 cups seedless raspberry preserves

2 Tbsp. white vinegar

2 whole chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, drained -- (2 to 3) and chopped

3 cloves garlic, minced

8 bias-cut slices (about 3/4 inch thick)

Italian country bread or crusty sourdough bread

1/2 cup soft goat cheese or other spreadable soft white cheese

1/4 cup purchased basil pesto

1 7 oz. jar roasted red peppers, drained and cut into

1/2-inch- wide strips

Snipped fresh herbs, such as basil, oregano, or thyme

Directions

Toast or grill bread slices and spread each with the soft cheese. Spread pesto on top of cheese and top each bruschetta with pepper strips. Garnish with snipped herbs. Serve immediately. Makes 8 bruschette.

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© Jim Catanich
Published: 2002-04-07 04:17