Roasted Red Pepper and Cannellini Bean Bruschetta with Basil
Char-grilled roasted red pepper and cannellini beans mixed with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, basil, salt, and pepper for bruschetta.
- 2 whole red bell peppers
- 400 g canned cannellini beans
- 4 slices ciabatta bread
- 2 cloves garlic cloves
- 20 g fresh basil leaves
- 40 ml extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tsp balsamic vinegar
- 5 g sea salt
- 2 g black pepper
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Preheat your grill or oven to 200°C (180°C fan/Gas Mark 6).
- Step 2
Place the whole red bell peppers directly under a hot grill or on a baking tray in the oven. Roast, turning occasionally, until the skins are blackened and blistered all over (about 20-25 minutes).
- Step 3
Once roasted, place the peppers in a bowl and cover tightly with cling film. Let them steam for 10-15 minutes. This will make them easier to peel.
- Step 4
While the peppers are steaming, drain and rinse the cannellini beans. Place them in a medium bowl.
- Step 5
Once the peppers are cool enough to handle, peel off the blackened skins, remove the seeds and membranes, and roughly chop the flesh.
- Step 6
Add the chopped roasted red peppers to the bowl with the cannellini beans. Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil, the balsamic vinegar, half of the chopped basil, salt, and pepper. Gently mash some of the beans with a fork to create a slightly chunky texture.
- Step 7
Toast the ciabatta slices until golden brown and crisp. You can do this under the grill, in a toaster, or in a dry frying pan.
- Step 8
Rub each slice of toasted bread with a whole garlic clove.
- Step 9
Spoon the cannellini bean and roasted red pepper mixture generously onto the toasted ciabatta slices.
- Step 10
Drizzle with a little extra olive oil and scatter the remaining chopped fresh basil over the top.
- Step 11
Serve immediately.
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