BAKED TOMATOES, PEPPERS, AND GOAT CHEESE WITH CRISPED TOASTS

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A marriage between two of our favorite summer fruits, this savory-sweet dish is decorated with soft cheese and a hint of garlic. Served over a crispy baguette, it's the perfect summer lunch, midday snack, or party appetizer.

Provided by Maggie Ruggiero

Categories     Lost Recipes of Gourmet     Appetizer     Summer     Tomato     Hors D'Oeuvre     Hot Pepper     Goat Cheese     Quick & Easy     Soy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Vegetarian

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 Tbsp finely chopped shallot
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
4 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided
1 1/2 pints grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
1/3 cup chopped piquillo peppers
8 (1/4-inch thick) rounds soft mild goat cheese
Accompaniment: toasted baguette slices or crackers

Steps:

  • Preheat broiler.
  • Cook shallot and garlic in 3 Tbsp. oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat, stirring, until softened, about 2 minutes. Add tomatoes, red peppers, and 1 tsp. each kosher salt and pepper and cook, stirring, until tomatoes are softened and juicy, about 5 minutes.
  • Transfer mixture to a 1 1/2-2 qt shallow baking dish and arrange cheese over top and drizzle with remaining 1 Tbsp. olive oil. Broil until cheese is softened and lightly charred, 3-5 minutes.

Venky Ullakula
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I made this dish for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. The tomatoes and peppers were so flavorful and the goat cheese added a nice touch.


Zanele Emelina
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This dish is delicious! The tomatoes and peppers are roasted to perfection and the goat cheese adds a creamy and tangy flavor. I highly recommend this dish.


Rfhg T
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's a great way to use up summer tomatoes and peppers.


Murad Mannu
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This dish is so easy to make and it's so delicious! I love the combination of the tomatoes, peppers, and goat cheese. It's the perfect appetizer or side dish.


Praise Agashu
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I made this dish for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. The tomatoes and peppers were so flavorful and the goat cheese added a nice touch.


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This dish is delicious! The tomatoes and peppers are roasted to perfection and the goat cheese adds a creamy and tangy flavor. I highly recommend this dish.


Thilini Maduwanthi
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's a great way to use up summer tomatoes and peppers.


Stacie Graves
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This dish is so easy to make and it's so delicious! I love the combination of the tomatoes, peppers, and goat cheese. It's the perfect appetizer or side dish.


sohak sohak
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. The tomatoes and peppers were so flavorful and the goat cheese added a nice touch. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Hasti Mohammadi
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The tomatoes and peppers were roasted to perfection. They were slightly charred and had a wonderful smoky flavor. The tomatoes were also very juicy and flavorful, and the goat cheese added a creamy and tangy creami