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Crostini With Roasted Vegetables And Pine Nuts Recipe


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Ingredients
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1 large yellow bell pepper (about 1/2 lb)
  • 2 tbsps balsamic vinegar
  • 1 large eggplant (about 1 1/4 lbs)
  • 1/2 tsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp capers
  • 1/4 c pine nuts, toasted
  • 36 (3/4-inch) slices French bread (about 1 lb), toasted
  • 1 large garlic clove, minced
  • 1 large green bell pepper (about 1/2 lb)
  • 1 large red bell pepper (about 1/2 lb)
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp ground red pepper

Directions
  • Step #1 Preheat oven to 500°.
  • Step #2 Pierce eggplant several times with a fork; place on a foil wrap-lined baking sheet.
  • Step #3 Bake at 500° for 20 mins or until tender.
  • Step #4 Cut eggplant in half lengthwise.
  • Step #5 Place in a colander; let this stand 15 mins.
  • Step #6 Peel eggplant.
  • Step #7 Cut into 1/2-inch cubes; place this in a medium bowl.
  • Step #8 Cut bell peppers in half lengthwise; discard seeds & membranes.
  • Step #9 Place halves, skin sides up, on foil wrap-lined baking sheet; flatten with hand.
  • Step #10 Broil 15 mins or until blackened.
  • Step #11 Place in a heavy-duty zip-top plastic bag; seal.
  • Step #12 Let stand 15 mins.
  • Step #13 Peel; cut into 1/2-inch pieces.
  • Step #14 Add bell peppers & pine nuts to eggplant in bowl; toss well.
  • Step #15 Heat oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Step #16 Add red pepper & garlic, & sauté 30 seconds.
  • Step #17 Add vinegar, sugar, capers, & salt.
  • Step #18 Bring to a boil; cook 30 seconds.
  • Step #19 Pour over eggplant mixture; toss.
  • Step #20 Marinate at about room temp for 2 hrs.
  • Step #21 Spoon 1 tbsp eggplant mixture onto each bread slice.
  • Step #22 Serve as soon as possible.
  • Enjoy the Crostini With Roasted Vegetables & Pine Nuts recipe

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