Best 7 Roasted Pepper Tomato Crostini Recipes

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**Roasted Pepper Tomato Crostini: A Delightful Appetizer for Any Occasion**

Savor the vibrant flavors of roasted red peppers and juicy tomatoes in this delectable roasted pepper tomato crostini recipe. This appetizer is a perfect blend of tangy, sweet, and savory flavors, making it an instant crowd-pleaser. Featuring a crispy crostini base topped with a colorful medley of roasted peppers, juicy tomatoes, and a sprinkle of fresh basil, this dish offers a delightful bite that is sure to tantalize your taste buds. Whether you're hosting a party, preparing a light lunch, or simply craving a satisfying snack, this roasted pepper tomato crostini recipe has got you covered. With its ease of preparation and stunning presentation, it's an appetizer that will leave a lasting impression on your guests. Get ready to indulge in this culinary delight as we guide you through the simple steps to create this vibrant and flavorful dish. Along with the classic roasted pepper tomato crostini recipe, we'll also introduce you to exciting variations, including a creamy goat cheese spread and a tangy arugula pesto, taking your crostini experience to the next level.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CROSTINI WITH ROASTED TOMATOES



Crostini with Roasted Tomatoes image

Crostini with Roasted Tomatoes is the ultimate party food or appetizer to serve to guests. They look fancy, but are made with only three simple ingredients!

Provided by Yumna Jawad

Categories     Appetizer

Time 2h50m

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 roma tomatoes (halved lengthwise)
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil (plus more for brushing)
Sea salt and freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon fresh thyme (plus more for garnishing)
8 slices baguette (cut diagonally into 1/2 inch thickness)
1 garlic clove
2 ounces honey Chèvre goat cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F degrees. Place the tomatoes in a shallow baking dish, drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt, pepper and thyme; toss to combine.
  • Adjust the tomatoes so they are cut side up, and roast until the tomatoes soften and slightly shrink, about 40-45 minutes.
  • Place the baguette slices on a wired baking sheet, brush with olive oil, sprinkle salt and pepper, and bake in the oven until golden brown, about 10 minutes.
  • Rub the crostini with garlic and then divide the goat cheese between the crostini. Top with one slice of roasted tomato, drizzling any extra juice over the top. Garnish with fresh thyme and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 167 kcal, Carbohydrate 19 g, Protein 6 g, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 7 mg, Sodium 247 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

ROASTED TOMATO, RICOTTA AND BASIL CROSTINI



Roasted Tomato, Ricotta and Basil Crostini image

Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     appetizer

Time 40m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 loaf baguette
Olive oil, for brushing
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup grape or cherry tomatoes, cut in half
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup ricotta cheese
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
8 leaves fresh basil, cut into chiffonade

Steps:

  • For the crostini: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Cut the baguette into thin slices and put them on one of the prepared baking sheets. Brush the bread with olive oil, then sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste. Bake until they are golden brown and crunchy, about 15 minutes.
  • For the roasted tomatoes: In a medium bowl, mix together the tomatoes, honey, olive oil and red wine vinegar and season with salt and pepper. Put the mixture on the other prepared baking sheet and bake until the tomatoes start to color and shrivel, about 25 minutes.
  • For the ricotta: In a medium bowl, mix together the ricotta, olive oil and garlic powder until well combined. Season with salt and pepper.
  • When the crostini are cooled slightly, spread the ricotta cheese mixture over the top of each piece, and then top with the roasted tomatoes, drizzling any extra juices over the top. Garnish with the chiffonade of basil.

ROASTED TOMATO, AVOCADO, AND FRESH MOZZARELLA CROSTINI



Roasted Tomato, Avocado, and Fresh Mozzarella Crostini image

Roasted tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and avocado are layered on toasted bread in this quick and easy crostini recipe everyone loves.

Provided by Julie Hubert

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Canapes and Crostini Recipes

Time 59m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 vine-ripened tomatoes, cut into 1/4-inch slices
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided
sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons butter
8 diagonally sliced pieces baguette
1 clove garlic, halved
8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 8 thin slices
1 large avocado - halved, pitted, and thinly sliced
½ small lemon
¼ cup roughly chopped fresh dill
1 pinch flaked salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Arrange tomato slices on the baking sheet and top with about 3 tablespoons olive oil, sea salt, and pepper.
  • Roast in the preheated oven until tomatoes are wilted, wrinkly, and scorched in some places, 25 to 30 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  • Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Place bread slices in the skillet and cook until crisp and golden in parts, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
  • Remove bread from skillet and rub garlic onto each slice; sprinkle sea salt over bread.
  • Layer mozzarella cheese on the toasted bread and top with avocado slices. Sprinkle sea salt over avocado and squeeze lemon over it. Top with roasted tomatoes and dill. Drizzle remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil over crostini and sprinkle with flaked salt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 278.3 calories, Carbohydrate 14.3 g, Cholesterol 29.9 mg, Fat 21.5 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 7.7 g, Sodium 253.6 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

CROSTINI WITH THYME-ROASTED TOMATOES



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 plum tomatoes, halved lengthwise
Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
Kosher or sea salt and freshly ground pepper
1 to 2 teaspoons dried thyme
8 1/2-inch-thick slices baguette, cut on the bias
1 clove garlic

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 275 degrees. Place the tomatoes cut-side up in a shallow baking dish. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt, pepper and the thyme. Roast 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours, or until the tomatoes are very soft and slightly shrunken.
  • Increase the oven temperature to 400 degrees. Place the baguette slices on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil and bake until golden brown, about 10 minutes. Rub the crostini with garlic and top each with a roasted tomato.

PEPPERS ROASTED WITH GARLIC, BASIL AND TOMATOES



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This is a bright, beautiful, and very simple vegetarian dish. The secret of the sophisticated flavor is in the herb vinegar. I like to use white vinegar flavored with sprigs of tarragon.

Provided by amanda1432

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Tomatoes

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

olive oil-flavored cooking spray
1 green bell pepper, halved and seeded
1 red bell pepper, halved and seeded
1 yellow bell pepper, halved and seeded
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
½ cup chopped fresh basil
8 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon herb vinegar, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with olive oil flavored cooking spray.
  • Place the bell pepper halves open side up in the prepared baking dish. In a medium bowl, toss together the cherry tomatoes, basil and garlic. Fill each pepper half with a handful of this mixture. Season with salt and pepper. Cover the dish with aluminum foil.
  • Bake for 15 minutes in the preheated oven, then remove the aluminum foil, and continue baking for an additional 15 minutes. Remove from the oven, and sprinkle with herb vinegar. These are equally good served hot or cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 18.7 calories, Carbohydrate 4.1 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 0.8 g, Sodium 393.7 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

ROASTED TOMATO AND RICOTTA CROSTINI



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Spoon this flavorful topping over Simple Crostini or toast from a country-style loaf. Each recipe makes enough for 16 small or 8 large crostini.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers     Finger Food Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 pints grape tomatoes
Coarse salt and ground pepper
2 cups ricotta cheese
Balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees. On a rimmed baking sheet, drizzle olive oil over tomatoes and season with salt and pepper. Bake until tomatoes are very soft and skins have burst, 1 hour. (Refrigerate roasted tomatoes in an airtight container, up to 3 days.) Divide cheese among crostini and top with roasted tomatoes. To serve, drizzle with oil and vinegar and season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300 g, Fat 21 g, Fiber 8 g, Protein 16 g

SLOW-ROASTED TOMATO CROSTINI



Slow-Roasted Tomato Crostini image

Categories     Garlic     Herb     Olive     Tomato     Appetizer     Roast     Cocktail Party     Vegetarian     Mint     Summer     Shower     Party     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Kidney Friendly     Vegan     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 medium plum tomatoes (1 lb), halved lengthwise
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil plus additional for brushing
7 garlic cloves, unpeeled
12 1/2-inch-thick slices baguette or Italian bread (about 2 1/2 inches wide)
1 to 2 tablespoons finely sliced fresh mint
4 Kalamata or other brine-cured black olives, pitted and chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Arrange tomatoes, cut sides up, in a shallow baking dish just large enough to hold them in 1 layer. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons oil and season with salt and pepper. Scatter garlic around tomatoes, then roast in middle of oven until tomatoes are tender and skins are wrinkled, about 1 hour. Cool, then transfer tomatoes to a plate, reserving garlic and oil in baking dish.
  • While tomatoes are cooling, put bread slices on a baking sheet and brush lightly on both sides with additional oil. Bake in middle of oven until golden, 15 to 18 minutes.
  • Peel roasted garlic cloves and mash to a paste with oil and juices from baking dish. Spread paste on toasts, then top each toast with a tomato half, cut side up.
  • Serve crostini topped with mint and olives.

Tips:

  • Use a variety of colorful bell peppers and tomatoes for a visually appealing crostini.
  • Roast the peppers and tomatoes until they are slightly charred and tender, but not mushy.
  • Season the roasted peppers and tomatoes with salt, pepper, and garlic powder to taste.
  • Use a sturdy bread for the crostini, such as a baguette or ciabatta.
  • Brush the bread with olive oil and toast it until it is golden brown and crispy.
  • Top the crostini with the roasted peppers and tomatoes, and then add a dollop of goat cheese or cream cheese.
  • Garnish the crostini with fresh herbs, such as basil or thyme.

Conclusion:

Roasted pepper and tomato crostini are a delicious and easy appetizer that are perfect for any occasion. They are simple to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With a variety of toppings and variations, you can create a unique and flavorful crostini that will impress your guests. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy appetizer, give roasted pepper and tomato crostini a try. You won't be disappointed!

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