Ingredients
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1 large red bell pepper (or 2 small)
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1/4-1/2 extra virgin olive oil for brushing the pepper and French bread
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1/2 loaf French bread, cut in half
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2 cups chopped tomatoes, seeds removed
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1 teaspoon dried parsley
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1 teaspoon dried basil
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1/2-1 teaspoon kosher salt (to taste)
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2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
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3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (First Cold Press)
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3 cloves chopped garlic
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parmesan cheese, for topping
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fresh ground pepper
Instructions
- Brush red pepper with olive oil.
- Roast red bell peppers over a medium indirect heat until charred on all sides. (This took about 20 minutes).
- Place in bowl and cover with plastic wrap to steam.
- When cool enough to handle, peel and remove seeds, cut into strips and reserve.
- Mix the tomatoes, basil, parsley, balsamic vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, salt and pepper together and set aside to allow the flavors to blend.
- Brush each side of french bread with olive oil.
- Grill the bread over medium heat until golden brown on both sides. (about 4-5 minutes on each side, but watch closely).
- Cut each piece of french bread into 2 slices (I didn't use the very ends of the french bread).
- Top with 4-5 slices of roasted pepper and spoon the tomato mixture over the top with some of the juice.
- Add parmesan cheese and enjoy.