Grilled Peppers with Herbed Goat Cheese
Serves 8 as an appetizer
Time 20 min
Grilling peppers brings out their natural sweetness, making a delightful complement for tangy goat cheese and fresh basil. Serve with an assortment of grilled appetizers to start your celebration with a tasty bang.
Special Diets:
Ingredients
- 1 yellow bell pepper
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 (5.5-ounce) package goat cheese with herbs and garlic
- 2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh basil leaves
- Ground black pepper, to taste
Method
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 oil, salt and pepper.
Prepare a grill for medium heat cooking. Grill peppers for 5 minutes on each side.
Remove and spread each piece with goat cheese.
Top with basil and serve.
Nutritional Info:
Per serving: 70 calories (50 from fat), 6g total fat, 3g saturated fat, 5mg cholesterol, 170mg sodium, 3g carbohydrates (1g dietary fiber, 1g sugar), 3g protein.
Note: We've provided special diet and nutritional information for educational purposes. But remember - we're cooks, not doctors! You should follow the advice of your health-care provider. And since product formulations change, check product labels for the most recent ingredient information.
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Ingredients
- 1 yellow bell pepper
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 (5.5-ounce) package goat cheese with herbs and garlic
- 2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh basil leaves
- Ground black pepper, to taste