Seared Capsicum Tapas
- 2 large red capsicums
- 4 large slice prosciutto
- 200 g goat cheese or 200 g danish feta cheese
- 1 bunch basil
- 1 tablespoon cracked black pepper
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 garlic clove, crushed
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped green olives
- Preheat oven to 200u0b0C.
- Mix olive oil, balsamic vinegar and crushed garlic in a large mixing bowl.
- Cut red capsicum into quarters and clean out seeds.
- Toss capsicum pieces in the vinaigrette.
- BBQ capsicum pieces on a griddle.
- Drain excess oil off seared capsicum by placing them on paper towel.
- Place capsicum outer side down on a baking tray lined with baking paper.
- Lay eight basil leaves in the hollow of each capsicum piece.
- Place a thick slice of goats cheese on top.
- For half the pieces, wrap in prosciutto, securing with a toothpick.
- For the other half, sprinkle green olives on top, followed by parmesan cheese.
- Bake in oven for 15 - 20 minutes.
red capsicums, goat cheese, basil, cracked black pepper, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, parmesan cheese, green olives
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/seared-capsicum-tapas-448217 (may not work)