Crostini With Sun-Dried Tomatoes
PrintIngredients
- 6 sun-dried tomato halves
- 1/3 cup roasted red peppers (about 2 peppers)
- 4 roasted garlic cloves, chopped or mashed
- 1 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh basil
- 1/8 tsp. black pepper
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1 baguette or Italian loaf, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices
Instructions
- Pour boiling water over the sun-dried tomatoes and set aside until softened, about 30 minutes.
- Pour off the water (it can be saved and used in place of vegetable stock in other recipes) and coarsely chop the tomatoes.
- Chop the roasted red peppers and add to the tomatoes, along with the garlic, basil, salt, and pepper. Let stand 30 minutes.
- Place the bread on a baking sheet and toast in an oven heated to 350°F until the outside is crisp—10 to 15 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and cool slightly, then spread each piece with the tomato mixture.
Makes 4 servings
