Focaccia Sandwich with Tomatoes and Peppers
- 2 orange or yellow bell peppers, or 1 of each
- 1 large focaccia, preferably with garlic and rosemary
- 4 tbsp sun-dried tomato paste
- 8 ripe tomatoes, halved
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 8 oz (225g) fresh mozzarella, thinly sliced
- About 16 large basil leaves
- Preheat the broiler.
- Line the broiler pan with aluminum foil.
- Grill the peppers, turning occasionally, until their skins are blackened and blistered.
- Leave the broiler on.
- Wrap the foil around the peppers, folding over the edges to make a tightly sealed parcel.
- Let cool.
- Slice the focaccia in half vertically with a long serrated knife.
- Cut the focaccia into quarters.
- Toast in the broiler on both sides.
- Spread the cut sides with the sun-dried tomato paste.
- Line the broiler pan again with foil.
- Place the tomatoes on the pan, cut sides up, and drizzle with the olive oil.
- Season with the salt and pepper.
- Broil for about 5 minutes, or until the tomatoes have softened but are not falling apart.
- Meanwhile, peel and seed the peppers, and cut the flesh into thick strips.
- Arrange the tomato halves and pepper slices on the focaccia bottoms.
- Top with the mozzarella and a few basil leaves, whole or torn, and drizzle over any oil and juices from the broiler pan.
- Place the remaining focaccia halves on top and serve immediately.
orange, focaccia, tomato paste, tomatoes, extra virgin olive oil, salt, fresh mozzarella, basil
Taken from www.cookstr.com/recipes/focaccia-sandwich-with-tomatoes-and-peppers (may not work)