Rustic Tuscan Pepper Bruschetta

Noelle Myers Noelle Myers
posted Aug 22, 2011
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I came up with this recipe to use up a plethora of Bell peppers, and mint in my fridge! The marinated tri color bell peppers are so pretty! These little appetizers are crunchy, creamy and so savory! With the flavors of the bell peppers, mint, goat cheese and balsamic vinegar you will be transported to the Tuscan countryside! They have all the colors of fall and are great to serve at a party because they are hand held! These are so easy to make that you can throw this together as a last minute appetizer

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint + more for garnish if desired
  • 1 large yellow bell pepper, seeds and membranes removed
  • 1 large orange bell pepper, seeds and membranes removed
  • 1 large red bell pepper, seeds and membranes removed
  • 4 ounces Philadelphia Whipped Cream cheese
  • 4 ounces soft goat cheese
  • 1 box garlic flavored Melba snack toasts (you will need 48 unbroken toasts)

Directions

  1. In a Medium bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, honey and mint until well combined. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
  2. Using a mandolin slicer - or a VERY sharp knife, slice all three bell peppers very thinly. Toss Pepper Strips into the viniagrette. (You can also use a vegetable peeler to get thin strips of the bell pepper or a food processor with a slicing attachment) Allow peppers to marinate for 10 min.
  3. While peppers are marinating, mix cream cheese and goat cheese together until smooth.
  4. To assemble Bruschettas: Spread a generous amount of the cheese mixture onto each melba toast. Drain the bell peppers, and mound a good amount on top of cheese on each toast.
  5. Plate the appetizers and garnish with additional fresh mint if desired. Season with a little salt and pepper if desired. Enjoy!
  • cook time
    1 min.
  • prep time
    40 min.
  • yields
    48 serv.

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  • JoAnn Chastain
    Mar 27, 2013 at 8:10pm
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    Colorful and great combination! Congratulations! You had me at "Tuscan" girl, I love anything that even hints Tuscan!
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  • Colleen Tepetitlan
    Mar 27, 2013 at 1:07pm
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    All I can say is, "YUM!"
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  • Debora-Lee
    Oct 19, 2011 at 2:03pm
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    Love your recipe Noelle. Peppers are my favs and you added one of my favorite ingredients balsamic. Beautiful creation and presentation!
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  • Shannon Imlay
    Oct 19, 2011 at 11:11am
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    Congratulation Noelle, what a beautiful and delicious recipe, your talent never ceases to amaze me :)
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  • Monica Williams Staniec
    Oct 18, 2011 at 9:40pm
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    I love this recipe Noelle! Congrats on being featured with the Recipe of the Day! That is so cool! monixo
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  • Sandi
    Oct 18, 2011 at 9:20pm
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    Noelle - those look amazing! Mixing the mint and bell peppers is just, plain mouthwatering!!! And then the balsamic and goat cheese.... WOW! Beautiful!
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  • (S)Marty Pants Lovett
    Oct 18, 2011 at 7:08pm
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    You go girl!! Congratulations!! These look awesome!
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  • Fausta Apambire
    Oct 18, 2011 at 5:37pm
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    Noelle congratulations on the spotlight on the recipe of the day!!!!
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  • Kirsten Shabaz
    Oct 18, 2011 at 4:38pm
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    Noelle - You & peppers today..I saw your FB page..you had red peppers w/ lunch, now a spotlight on your pepper brushetta! Wow, congrats!
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  • Isabel Minunni
    Oct 18, 2011 at 2:01pm
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    Congratulations on the recipe of the day!!!! AWESOME!!
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  • Claudia
    Oct 18, 2011 at 1:43pm
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    NJ! Congrats on your recipe being named "Recipe For The Day". Can't wait to see that cook book! I know it is stellar! Nice work, Dakota Girl!♥
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    Oct 18, 2011 at 1:18pm
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    Three color peppers are perfect for this!
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  • Kim Campbell
    Oct 18, 2011 at 1:03pm
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    Noelle, these are beautiful! Just the perfect fall appetizer! Congratulations on the spotlight!
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  • Hoopfinity
    Oct 18, 2011 at 12:36pm
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    Noelle, that is a BEAUTIFUL photo! Congrats on ROTD!
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  • Sandi
    Aug 29, 2011 at 10:19am
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    My favorite flavors! There's nothing better than peppers w/balsamic vinegar and your other ingredients! Yummy!
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  • Kirsten Shabaz
    Aug 27, 2011 at 6:37am
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    Love your description...great job! I love the balance of flavors w/ the boldness of the vinegar and sweetness of the peppers!
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  • Amy Williams
    Aug 26, 2011 at 12:39am
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    You've done it again with a fabulous recipe!
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  • Cheryl Lundquist
    Aug 23, 2011 at 8:57pm
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    Looks very tasty! I like the colors- they pop in the photo. Great job!
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  • Kim Campbell
    Aug 23, 2011 at 6:33pm
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    These brushchetta are beautiful. Love the colors and the photograph. The recipe sounds delicious!
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  • Jan Eide
    Aug 23, 2011 at 2:58pm
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    Noelle, these look divine. What a wonderful recipe!
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  • Noelle Myers
    Aug 23, 2011 at 1:38pm
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    Thanks everyone! I am VERY happy with how these turned out!
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  • RWOP Girl
    Aug 23, 2011 at 1:14pm
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    That photograph is absolutely stunning, Noelle - all of those colors are gorgeous!
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  • Debora-Lee
    Aug 23, 2011 at 11:34am
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    Ewww aahhh very pretty and tasty looking. Way to go Noelle!
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  • Coleen McCrea Katz
    Aug 22, 2011 at 11:00pm
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    I will take a dozen please!
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    PJT
    Aug 22, 2011 at 10:22pm
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    B-e-a-u-t-i-f-u-l!
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