ANCHOVY FENNEL TOASTS WITH ROASTED RED PEPPERS

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Categories     Fish     Vegetable     Broil     Roast     Bell Pepper     Healthy     Gourmet

Yield Makes 24 hors d'oeuvres

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 small red bell peppers (3/4 lb total)
2 1/2 teaspoons fennel seeds
1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, softened
6 to 9 flat anchovy fillets (from a 2-oz can), patted dry and minced
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
24 (1/4-inch-thick) diagonal slices of baguette
Special Equipment
an electric coffee/spice grinder or a mortar and pestle

Steps:

  • Roast bell peppers on racks of gas burners over high heat, turning with tongs, until skins are blackened, 10 to 12 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl and cover tightly with plastic wrap, then let steam, covered, about 20 minutes.
  • When peppers are cool enough to handle, peel, then halve lengthwise, discarding stems and seeds. Cut peppers lengthwise into 3/4-inch-wide strips.
  • Toast fennel seeds in a dry small heavy skillet over moderately low heat, shaking skillet frequently, until lightly browned, 3 to 4 minutes, then transfer to a bowl and cool. Finely grind fennel seeds in grinder, then stir into butter along with anchovies, lemon juice, and pepper until combined well.
  • Preheat broiler.
  • Broil baguette slices in a large shallow baking pan (18 by 12 inches) 3 to 4 inches from heat until golden, about 1 minute. Turn slices over and spread generously with anchovy butter. Broil toasts until butter is golden and bubbling, about 1 minute, then transfer to a platter. Top with bell pepper strips.

Ramika Ido
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I'm going to try making these toasts with different types of bread.


Bidemi Yunisa
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These toasts are a great way to get kids to eat anchovies.


Mohammad Kajol
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I love the pop of color that the roasted red peppers add to these toasts.


Charles Harvey
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These toasts are also great for a picnic.


Fahim Uddin
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I like to serve these toasts with a glass of white wine.


Thandile Ntshona
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These toasts are a great way to use up leftover roasted red peppers.


Cinthia Araujo
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I love that these toasts can be made ahead of time. It makes them perfect for a party or a potluck.


Shohan Sha
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These toasts are so easy to make. They're perfect for a quick snack or a light meal.


Anony Mous
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The fennel adds a nice freshness to these toasts. It's a great way to balance out the other flavors.


Khangelani Masakazi
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I love the combination of salty anchovies and sweet roasted red peppers. These toasts are a great way to enjoy both flavors.


Shahriya Islam
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These toasts are the perfect appetizer for a party or a light lunch. They're easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


lerche heslop
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I was a little hesitant to try these toasts because I'm not a huge fan of anchovies. But I'm so glad I did! The anchovies were not overpowering at all and the fennel and roasted red peppers really complemented them. I'll definitely be making these ag


Shofialom66 Op
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These anchovy fennel toasts were so good! The flavors were perfectly balanced and the toasts were so crispy. I will definitely be making these again and again.


Drone Luizy
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I made these toasts for a brunch party and they were a big hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination. I will definitely be making these again.


I K JOGEZAI
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These toasts were so easy to make and they were absolutely delicious! I used a baguette for the bread and it was perfect. The anchovies and fennel were a great combination.


chafu cartelz ke
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I'm not usually a fan of anchovies, but I loved these toasts! The fennel and roasted red peppers really balanced out the fishy flavor. I'll definitely be making these again.


Kevin Kaine
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These anchovy fennel toasts were a hit at my last party! The combination of salty anchovies, sweet roasted red peppers, and fresh fennel was amazing. I'll definitely be making these again.