Tomato Yellow Pepper Bruschetta Recipes

TOMATO BRUSCHETTA

This recipe has been modified slightly over tim, but is always a winner, whether for an appetizer or main dish. It even works with winter store-bought tomatoes. The vinegar and basil bring out the flavors.

Provided by Joy Andrews

Categories Appetizers and Snacks Bruschetta Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 10

Tomato Bruschetta image

Steps:

Combine tomatoes, bell pepper, onion, balsamic vinegar, 1/4 cup olive oil, basil, and garlic; let tomato mixture rest for 15 to 30 minutes.
Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
Arrange French bread slices on a large baking sheet; drizzle with 1/4 cup olive oil.
Toast bread in preheated oven until lightly browned, about 1 minute on each side. Top bread slices with tomato mixture using a slotted spoon, allowing excess liquid to drain. Return bread to baking sheet and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
Broil in preheated oven until cheese melts, about 3 minutes. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 247.6 calories, Carbohydrate 28.8 g, Cholesterol 1.8 mg, Fat 12.2 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 6.5 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 312.8 mg, Sugar 3.5 g

Ingredients

2 large tomatoes, diced
½ cup finely chopped red bell pepper
¼ cup finely chopped red onion
¼ cup balsamic vinegar
¼ cup olive oil
10 leaves fresh basil, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (1 pound) loaf French bread, cut into 1/4-inch slices
¼ cup olive oil
¼ cup shredded mozzarella cheese

RUSTIC TUSCAN PEPPER BRUSCHETTA

If you love sweet red, yellow and orange peppers, pair them with fresh mint for a cold kitchen appetizer. Marinate for up to one hour before assembling. -Noelle Myers, Grand Forks, North Dakota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers

Time 1h10m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Rustic Tuscan Pepper Bruschetta image

Steps:

In a large bowl, whisk oil, vinegar, honey and mint. Add peppers; toss to coat. Let stand 15 minutes., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, beat goat cheese and cream cheese. Spread 1 rounded teaspoon on each cracker. Drain peppers well. Arrange peppers on cheese-topped crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 34 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 60mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon minced fresh mint
1 each medium sweet yellow, orange and red pepper, cut into thin 1-inch strips
6 ounces fresh goat cheese
2/3 cup whipped cream cheese
48 assorted crackers

RED PEPPER BRUSCHETTA

Roasted red peppers take the place of tomatoes in this twist on traditional bruschetta. If your bakery doesn't offer baguettes, buy regular French bread instead then cut the slices in half to create the crunchy snacks. -Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Red Pepper Bruschetta image

Steps:

Remove papery outer skin from garlic bulb (do not peel or separate cloves). Brush with 1 teaspoon oil. Wrap in heavy-duty foil. Bake at 425° for 30-35 minutes or until softened. Cool., Broil red peppers 4 in. from the heat until skins blister, about 10 minutes. Immediately place peppers in a bowl; cover with plastic wrap and let stand for 15-20 minutes. , Peel off and discard charred skin. Coarsely chop peppers. Cut top off garlic head, leaving root end intact. Squeeze softened garlic from bulb and finely chop. , In a bowl, combine the parsley, basil, lemon juice, salt, pepper and remaining oil. Add peppers and garlic; mix well. Cut bread into 16 slices, 1/2 in. thick; broil until lightly toasted. Top with pepper mixture. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 161 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 408mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Ingredients

1 whole garlic bulb
1 teaspoon plus 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 medium sweet red peppers, halved and seeded
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried basil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 French bread baguette (about 12 ounces)