Roasted Red Pepper Crostini With Balsamic Reduction
- 3 large red bell peppers
- 3 tablespoons pine nuts (or nuts of choice)
- 1 red jalapeno chile
- 3 teaspoons olive oil, divided
- 1 12 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 12 tablespoons chopped of fresh mint
- 3 garlic cloves, minced (1 Tbs.)
- 12 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon agave syrup (or honey)
- 6 thick slices ciabatta, toasted
- Toast pine nuts in skillet over medium heat 3 to 4 minutes, or until browned, shaking pan constantly.
- Set aside.
- Preheat broiler, and place oven rack in highest position.
- Coat bell peppers and jalapeno with 1 teaspoons oil.
- Place on baking sheet, and broil 15 minutes, or until blistered and partially blackened on all sides, turning often.
- Transfer to bowl, cover, and cool.
- Peel and seed.
- Slice bell peppers into thin strips, finely chop jalapeno, and transfer to bowl.
- Add pine nuts, parsley, mint, minced garlic, and remaining 2 teaspoons oil; toss to combine.
- Season with black pepper.
- Meanwhile, bring vinegar and agave syrup to a simmer in small saucepan over medium heat.
- Cook 10 minutes, or until mixture reduces to about 3 Tbs.
- and coats bottom of pan when pan is tilted, stirring occasionally.
- Stir 1 Tbs.
- balsamic syrup into roasted pepper mixture.
- Marinate roasted pepper mixture 30 minutes, or chill overnight.
- Top bread slices with roasted pepper mixture, and drizzle with remaining balsamic reduction.
- Enjoy!
red bell peppers, pine nuts, red jalapeno chile, olive oil, parsley, mint, garlic, balsamic vinegar, syrup
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/roasted-red-pepper-crostini-with-balsamic-reduction-498966 (may not work)