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Mozzarella and Roasted Red Pepper Boo-schetta Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 (12-inch-long) loaf of italian bread (about 2 to 3 inches in diameter), cut into 20 slices, about 1/2 inch thick
1 to 2 large garlic cloves, halved crosswise
salt
freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 (1/2-lb) balls fresh , lightly salted mozzarella
2 tbsp prepared basil pesto ( see cooks' notes)
2 tbsp mascarpone, softened
7 large pitted black olives ( mediterranean-style or canned california), ends trimmed and each olive cut crosswise into thirds
1 (7-oz) jar roasted red bell peppers, drained, patted dry , and cut into thin strips

Directions:

Heat oven to 400°F with rack in middle.
Arrange bread slices on a baking sheet and bake until pale golden, 6 to 12 minutes. Rub tops of slices with cut sides of garlic, then brush each bread slice with oil. Season toasts with salt and pepper and transfer to a wire rack to let cool completely.
Cut mozzarella crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices and trim, if necessary, to fit toasts.
Stir together pesto and mascarpone in a small bowl. If necessary, thin mixture with a little olive oil or water.
Dollop 1/2 teaspoon pesto mixture in center of each mozzarella-covered toast, then top each dollop with an olive slice to form the irises of the eyeballs. Add 6 to 8 pepper slices for veins, trimming to fit.
Serve within 1 hour of making.
Cooks' notes: Prepared pestos can vary in texture. Some homemade versions can be very dense, while some store-bought ones can be quite loose with excess oil. If purchasing pesto, look for one that is not loose. Bread can be toasted 4 hours ahead and kept at room temperature. Boo-schetta should be assembled no more than 1 hour ahead and kept at room temperature because the fresh mozzarella will begin to weep a little liquid and soften the toast.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	67.53 Kcal (283 kJ)
Calories from fat	41.05 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.56g	7%
Cholesterol	1.35mg	0%
Sodium	54.51mg	2%
Potassium	193.86mg	4%
Total Carbs	6.1g	2%
Sugars	0.06g	0%
Dietary Fiber	0.76g	3%
Protein	1.01g	2%
Vitamin C	5.8mg	10%
Iron	0.4mg	2%
Calcium	12.1mg	1%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	87.19 Kcal (365 kJ)
Calories from fat	53 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.89g	7%
Cholesterol	1.74mg	0%
Sodium	70.37mg	2%
Potassium	250.29mg	4%
Total Carbs	7.88g	2%
Sugars	0.08g	0%
Dietary Fiber	0.98g	3%
Protein	1.3g	2%
Vitamin C	7.5mg	10%
Iron	0.5mg	2%
Calcium	15.6mg	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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