Wednesday, July 30, 2008

Grilled Peppers with Herbed Goat Cheese (Kelly B)

Grilled Peppers with Herbed Goat Cheese
Gluten-Free, Vegetarian
Grilling peppers brings out their natural sweetness, making a delightful complement for tangy goat cheese and fresh basil. An assortment of grilled appetizers starts your celebration with a tasty bang.
Serves 8 as an appetizer
1 yellow pepper
1 red pepper
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 (5.5 ounce) package goat cheese with herbs and garlic
2 tablespoons slivered fresh basil leaves
Cut tops off peppers and scoop out insides. Cut each pepper into 4 pieces for a total of 8 pieces. In a bowl, toss the pepper pieces with olive oil, salt and pepper. Heat a grill to medium. Grill peppers for 5 minutes on each side. Remove and spread each piece with goat cheese. Top with slivered basil.

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