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Mushroom and Red Pepper Crostini

• From: Mushroom Council

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup olive oil

• 1 tsp Italian seasoning

• 1/4 tsp salt

• 1/8 tsp black pepper

• 1 loaf Italian bread, sliced diagonally into 16 - 3/4" slices

• 8 oz white button mushrooms, sliced

• 1 large sweet red bell pepper, cut in 1/2" pieces (about 1cup)

• 1 large mild red onion, cut in 1/2" pieces (about 1 cup)

• 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded & divided

Caramelized veggies and toasty bread topped with melted Mozzarella make this an appetizer to return to again and again.

Directions

• Preheat charcoal grill or broiler.
• In a large bowl, combine olive oil, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Lightly brush both sides of each bread slice with oil mixture; set aside. To remaining oil in bowl, stir in mushrooms, red pepper and onion; toss to coat thoroughly.
• Place vegetables on a grill rack or broiler pan. Grill or broil, 4 inches from heat source until vegetables are lightly charred, 5 to 6 minutes, turning occasionally; remove and keep warm. Place bread slices on the grill rack or under the broiler until lightly browned, about 30 seconds; turn bread.
• Sprinkle 1 cup of the mozzarella over bread slices, dividing evenly; heat just until melted. Top cheese with hot grilled vegetables and remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella.