Bruschetta with Red Peppers and Goat's Cheese

Elevate your appetizer game with this vibrant Bruschetta with Red Peppers and Goat’s Cheese recipe! Featuring crisp, oven-toasted baguette slices rubbed with garlic for a subtle kick, this irresistible dish is layered with creamy goat cheese and sweet, smoky roasted red peppers. Torn fresh basil leaves add a fragrant, herbaceous touch, while a drizzle of olive oil ties everything together. Perfectly balanced with a sprinkle of salt and black pepper, this easy yet elegant recipe is ready in just 35 minutes and ideal for dinner parties, picnics, or a light snack. Treat your taste buds to the ultimate fusion of flavors and textures—this bruschetta is set to be your new crowd-pleasing favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 loaf baguette
• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 whole red bell peppers
• 6 ounces goat cheese
• 10 leaves fresh basil leaves
• 1 clove garlic clove
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

Step 2

Slice the baguette into 1/2-inch thick rounds and arrange them on a baking sheet.

Step 3

Brush one side of each baguette slice with 2 tablespoons of olive oil.

Step 4

Roast the baguette slices in the oven for 8-10 minutes, or until golden and crisp. Set aside to cool slightly.

Step 5

Place the red bell peppers on a baking sheet and roast them in the oven for 15-20 minutes, turning occasionally, until the skins are charred and blistered.

Step 6

Once roasted, transfer the peppers to a bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Let them sit for 10 minutes.

Step 7

Peel the skins off the peppers, remove the seeds and stems, and slice the peppers into thin strips.

Step 8

Rub the garlic clove over each toasted baguette slice for a hint of garlic flavor.

Step 9

Spread a generous layer of goat cheese onto each baguette slice.

Step 10

Top each slice with a few strips of roasted red pepper.

Step 11

Tear the basil leaves into smaller pieces and scatter them over the bruschetta.

Step 12

Drizzle the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil over the assembled bruschetta.

Step 13

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Step 14

Serve immediately and enjoy your Bruschetta with Red Peppers and Goat Cheese!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(922.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2131.4

Total Fat 116.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 46.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.3g
Cholesterol 133.6mg	0%
Sodium 5114.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 191.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 15.2g	0%
Total Sugars 28.2g
Protein 75.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 451.1mg	0%
Iron 19.4mg	0%
Potassium 1258.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 49.5%

Protein: 14.2%

Carbs: 36.2%