BAKED TOMATOES, PEPPERS, AND GOAT CHEESE WITH CRISPED TOASTS

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A marriage between two of our favorite summer fruits, this savory-sweet dish is decorated with soft cheese and a hint of garlic. Served over a crispy baguette, it's the perfect summer lunch, midday snack, or party appetizer.

Provided by Maggie Ruggiero

Categories     Lost Recipes of Gourmet     Appetizer     Summer     Tomato     Hors D'Oeuvre     Hot Pepper     Goat Cheese     Quick & Easy     Soy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Vegetarian

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 Tbsp finely chopped shallot
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
4 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided
1 1/2 pints grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
1/3 cup chopped piquillo peppers
8 (1/4-inch thick) rounds soft mild goat cheese
Accompaniment: toasted baguette slices or crackers

Steps:

  • Preheat broiler.
  • Cook shallot and garlic in 3 Tbsp. oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat, stirring, until softened, about 2 minutes. Add tomatoes, red peppers, and 1 tsp. each kosher salt and pepper and cook, stirring, until tomatoes are softened and juicy, about 5 minutes.
  • Transfer mixture to a 1 1/2-2 qt shallow baking dish and arrange cheese over top and drizzle with remaining 1 Tbsp. olive oil. Broil until cheese is softened and lightly charred, 3-5 minutes.

Pradeshu Chy
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I'm not a big fan of goat cheese, but I loved it in this recipe. It really balanced out the flavors of the tomatoes and peppers.


Cropper Acheampomaa
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This is a great recipe for a summer party. It's easy to make and can be served warm or cold.


Brian England
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I love the combination of flavors in this recipe. The tomatoes and peppers are roasted to perfection and the goat cheese adds a delicious creaminess.


Sita Pahadi
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover tomatoes and peppers. I also added some zucchini and it turned out great.


Tony Namba
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's a great dish to serve at a potluck or party.


Makeing Millions GTA
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the roasted tomatoes and peppers.


Ayan Ahmed
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I love how easy this recipe is to make. I can throw it together in no time, and it's always a hit with my family.


Nicole Joiner
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and delicious meal. The roasted tomatoes and peppers are packed with flavor, and the goat cheese adds a nice creaminess.


Toni Lord
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I'm not a big fan of tomatoes, but I loved this recipe. The peppers and goat cheese really balanced out the flavor of the tomatoes.


Taylor H
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This is a great recipe for a summer party. It's easy to make and can be served warm or cold.


Christine love Blasurca
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I love this recipe! It's so versatile. I've made it with different types of tomatoes and peppers, and it's always delicious.


Junaid Arain
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This recipe is so easy to follow and the results are amazing. The tomatoes and peppers are roasted to perfection and the goat cheese adds a delicious creaminess.


Neli Magogo
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to impress your guests without a lot of effort.


PAGLA BABA
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover tomatoes and peppers. I also added some zucchini and it turned out great.


Jannesska Risper
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I'm not a big fan of goat cheese, but I loved it in this recipe. It really balanced out the flavors of the tomatoes and peppers.


Jemi Jemi
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. I used canned tomatoes and peppers, and it still turned out delicious.


Luyanda Makua
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I made this for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors.


Howard Hall jr
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Wow, this recipe is a keeper! The tomatoes and peppers were roasted to perfection, and the goat cheese added a creamy, tangy flavor. The crispy toasts were the perfect finishing touch.