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Crostini With Cheese Torta & Marinated Bell Peppers Recipe

Crostini With Cheese Torta & Marinated Bell Peppers Recipe

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Crostini With Cheese Torta & Marinated Bell Peppers

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Ingredients:

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2 large roasted sweet peppers (red & yellow
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp fresh parsley, minced
1 tbsp fresh basil, minced
1 tbsp capers
1 small garlic clove, finely minced
salt and black pepper, freshly ground (to taste)
1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, room temperature
1 (4 oz) package feta cheese (flavored with basil and tomato
3 oz goat cheese (preferably fresh young )
2 tbsp pine nuts, toasted
fresh basil (for garnish )
1 loaf bread (for plain crostini , crusty baguette or chewy peasant-style )

Directions:

Dice roasted bell peppers into squares.
Combine vinegar, oil, herbs, capers, and garlic. Add salt and pepper.
Marinate 30 minutes.
In a small bowl, blend cream cheese, feta, and goat cheese until smooth.
Shape into a mound on a large serving plate; slightly flatten the top.
Pour peppers over cheese; garnish with pine nuts and basil. Surround with crostini.
For Plain Crostini: Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Cut bread into 1/2-inch slices; cut large slices in half. Toast on a baking sheet for 20-25 minutes. When golden brown, rub with garlic if desired. Brush with extra virgin olive oil or melted butter. Bread can also be pan-fried in oil or butter.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	183.96 Kcal (770 kJ)
Calories from fat	132.05 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	14.67g	23%
Cholesterol	24.29mg	8%
Sodium	184.78mg	8%
Potassium	96.9mg	2%
Total Carbs	6.28g	2%
Sugars	3.27g	13%
Dietary Fiber	1.11g	4%
Protein	6.34g	13%
Vitamin C	50.2mg	84%
Iron	13.4mg	74%
Calcium	193.7mg	19%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	194.91 Kcal (816 kJ)
Calories from fat	139.91 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	15.55g	23%
Cholesterol	25.73mg	8%
Sodium	195.78mg	8%
Potassium	102.67mg	2%
Total Carbs	6.65g	2%
Sugars	3.47g	13%
Dietary Fiber	1.18g	4%
Protein	6.71g	13%
Vitamin C	53.1mg	84%
Iron	14.2mg	74%
Calcium	205.3mg	19%

* 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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