Grilled Bruschetta with Grilled Red and Yellow Peppers, Gorgonzola and Basil Oil
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 4 servings
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 4 servings
- Calories
- 786
- Total Fat
- 66
- Saturated Fat
- 22
- Carbohydrates
- 28
- Dietary Fiber
- 3
- Sugar
- 4
- Protein
- 23
- Cholesterol
- 64
- Sodium
- 1161
- Total: 20 min
- Prep: 15 min
- Cook: 5 min
Ingredients
3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/3 cup fresh basil leaves
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
12 (1/2-inch) thick slices French baguette
12 ounces Gorgonzola, at room temperature
2 red bell peppers, grilled, peeled, seeded and thinly sliced
2 yellow bell peppers, grilled, peeled, seeded and thinly sliced
Directions
- Heat the grill to high.
- Combine the oil, basil and salt and pepper in a blender and blend for 5 minutes. Strain the oil into a bowl.
- Grill the bread on both sides until lightly golden brown. Remove from the grill and spread some of the blue cheese on 1 side of each slice, top with some of the peppers and drizzle with a little of the basil oil.