Name: Mushroom and Red Pepper Crostini
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1/3 cup olive oil; 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon black pepper; 1 loaf Italian bread (sliced diagonally into 16 - 3/4? slices); 8 ounces white button mushrooms (sliced); 1 large sweet red bell pepper (cut in 1/2? pieces (about 1cup); 1 large mild red onion (cut in 1/2? pieces (about 1 cup)); 1 1/2 cups Mozzarella cheese (shredded & divided)

Mushroom and Red Pepper Crostini

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Print Recipe Pin Recipe

Servings

Ingredients

1/3 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1 loaf Italian bread sliced diagonally into 16 – 3/4? slices
8 ounces white button mushrooms sliced
1 large sweet red bell pepper cut in 1/2? pieces (about 1cup
1 large mild red onion cut in 1/2? pieces (about 1 cup)
1 1/2 cups Mozzarella cheese shredded & divided

Instructions

Preparation

1 Preheat charcoal grill or broiler.2 In a large bowl, combine olive oil, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Lightly brush both sides of each bread slice with oil mixture; set aside.3 To remaining oil in bowl, stir in mushrooms, red pepper and onion; toss to coat thoroughly.4 Place vegetables on a grill rack or broiler pan. Grill or broil, 4 inches from heat source until vegetables are lightly charred, 5 to 6 minutes, turning occasionally; remove and keep warm.5 Place bread slices on the grill rack or under the broiler until lightly browned, about 30 seconds; turn bread. Sprinkle 1 cup of the mozzarella over bread slices, dividing evenly; heat just until melted. 6 Top cheese with hot grilled vegetables and remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella.
Source: Photo and Recipe Courtesy of Mushroom Council and Mushroominfo.com