Poached Eggs with Goat Cheese Crostini Topped with Stewed Sweet Bell Peppers
- 8 (1/4 -inch) thick slices crusty sourdough bread
- 1/2 cup fresh goat cheese
- 8 eggs
- Stewed Bell Peppers, recipe follows
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme, for garnish
- In a large Dutch oven, bring 4 inches of water to a simmer over medium heat.
- While the water is coming to a simmer, make the crostini.
- Cut out rounds from each slice of bread using a 3-inch round cookie cutter.
- Lightly toast the 8 rounds in a toaster and spread the goat cheese evenly on each.
- Once the water is simmering, crack and slide each of the 8 eggs into the water.
- Adjust the heat to keep the water at a simmer.
- Poach the eggs until the whites are completely set and the yolks still feel soft to the touch.
- Remove the eggs from the water with a slotted spoon and place on a paper towel to drain.
- To assemble, place 2 crostini on a plate and place a poached egg on each.
- Spoon 3 generous tablespoons of the Stewed Bell Peppers evenly over the tops of both eggs.
- Garnish with a sprig of thyme.
- 1 large red bell pepper
- 1 large orange bell pepper
- 1 large yellow bell pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- Salt and pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves, minced
- 2 cups chicken stock
- Dash red wine vinegar
- Cut each bell pepper in half through its stem and remove the core, seeds, and ribs.
- Thinly slice each pepper half into 1/8-inch thick slices.
- In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
- When the oil is hot, add the slivered garlic and cook until the edges begin to turn a golden brown.
- Add all the sliced peppers into the pan and stir.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Lower the heat to medium and cook the pepper mixture for 10 minutes.
- Once the peppers are limp, add the thyme and chicken stock and simmer uncovered until most of the stock has evaporated and the pan is almost dry.
- Add 2 or 3 drops of red wine vinegar.
- Keep the stew warm on the side until ready to serve.
- Yield: 1 to 2 cups
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Inactive Prep Time: none
crusty, fresh goat cheese, eggs, bell peppers, thyme
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/poached-eggs-with-goat-cheese-crostini-topped-with-stewed-sweet-bell-peppers-recipe.html (may not work)