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Bell Pepper and Onion Crostini with Pesto Recipe

Bell Pepper and Onion Crostini with Pesto Recipe

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Bell Pepper and Onion Crostini with Pesto

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Ingredients:

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1 (18- to 22-inch-long) baguette , cut into 60 (1/4-inch-thick) slices
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
6 assorted red, yellow, and orange bell peppers (3 lb), cut into 1/4-inch-wide strips
2 large onions (1 1/2 lb), cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick slices
1 tsp finely chopped garlic
1/2 tsp salt
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 tbsp red-wine vinegar
1 cup coarsely chopped fresh basil
1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
1/4 cup finely grated parmesan (1 oz)
2 tsp chopped garlic
2 tbsp water
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp black pepper
1/3 cup olive oil

Directions:

Make toasts: Preheat oven to 350°F. Put baguette slices on 2 large baking sheets, then brush tops with oil and season with salt and pepper. Bake in batches in middle of oven until pale golden, about 10 minutes. Cool on a rack.
Cook peppers and onions: Cook bell peppers, onions, and garlic with salt in oil in a wide 4- to 6-quart heavy pot over moderately low heat, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until softened, 20 to 25 minutes. Cover pot and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are very tender and just starting to brown, 20 to 25 minutes more. Stir in vinegar and remove from heat.
Make pesto while peppers cook: Pulse all pesto ingredients except oil in a food processor until finely chopped. With motor running, add oil in a slow stream and blend until combined well.
Assemble crostini: Put about 1 tablespoon pepper mixture on each toast and top with about 1/4 teaspoon pesto.
Cooks' note: · Pepper mixture and pesto can be made 1 day ahead and chilled separately, covered. Bring to room temperature before serving.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	41.81 Kcal (175 kJ)
Calories from fat	29.25 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.25g	5%
Cholesterol	0.37mg	0%
Sodium	43.05mg	2%
Potassium	62.13mg	1%
Total Carbs	2.51g	1%
Sugars	1.14g	5%
Dietary Fiber	0.62g	2%
Protein	0.63g	1%
Vitamin C	29.5mg	49%
Vitamin A	0.9mg	30%
Iron	9.1mg	51%
Calcium	9.2mg	1%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	123.77 Kcal (518 kJ)
Calories from fat	86.61 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.62g	5%
Cholesterol	1.09mg	0%
Sodium	127.46mg	2%
Potassium	183.96mg	1%
Total Carbs	7.42g	1%
Sugars	3.36g	5%
Dietary Fiber	1.83g	2%
Protein	1.86g	1%
Vitamin C	87.4mg	49%
Vitamin A	2.7mg	30%
Iron	27mg	51%
Calcium	27.2mg	1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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