Mozzarella & Pepper Bruschetta
Nothing beats the classics, and this Italian recipe for mozzarella and pepper bruschetta is just that.
![]()
Cooking time25 minutes![]()
Prep time5 minutes![]()
4 portions
Ingredients
- 55 grams Bertolli Originale buttery spread
- 1 large red pepper deseeded and cut into thin strips
- 1 pinch of sugar
- 1 tbsp dried or fresh rosemary
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 8 slices Italian style bread such as ciabatta
- 16 black olives
- 100 grams fresh mozzarella cheese thinly sliced
Nutritional Guidelines
(per serving)
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)
Instructions
- Heat the Bertolli spread in a frying pan and stir in the peppers, sugar and herbs. Cover and cook gently for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the peppers are very soft but not brown. Stir in the lemon juice.
- Grill the ciabatta bread slices on both sides until golden brown.
- Pile the pepper mixture on to the toast and top each slice with 2 olives and some mozzarella cheese.
- Place under a hot grill for 1-2 minutes until the cheese has melted. Serve immediately.
