Roasted Red Pepper And Anchovy Crostini

This Roasted Red Pepper and Anchovy Crostini recipe is a classic appetizer from Castilian-Leonese cuisine, featuring the bold flavors of roasted red peppers and anchovies on crispy bread.

Roasted Red Pepper And Anchovy Crostini

Ingredients

  • 1 large red bell pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 4 anchovy fillets
  • 8 slices of baguette
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat the broiler in the oven.
  2. Place the red bell pepper on a baking sheet and broil, turning occasionally, until the skin is charred and blistered.
  3. Transfer the pepper to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let it steam for 10 minutes.
  4. Peel and seed the pepper, then slice it into thin strips.
  5. In a small bowl, mix the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and minced garlic. Season with salt and pepper.
  6. Spread the baguette slices on a baking sheet and toast in the oven until golden brown.
  7. Top each slice with the roasted red pepper strips and an anchovy fillet.
  8. Drizzle the olive oil and balsamic vinegar mixture over the crostini.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
15 minutes
Cooking time:
10 minutes
Total time:
25 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
120 per serving
Carbohydrates
15g
Protein
5g
Fat
4g

Supplies

Baking sheet Plastic wrap

Tools

Broiler Bowl Knife

Serving suggestions

Serve the crostini as an appetizer for a Spanish-themed dinner or as part of a tapas spread.

Tips & tricks

For a vegetarian option, omit the anchovies and add a sprinkle of chopped fresh parsley on top.

Cost

$8