This is a wonderful, tasty snack or starter, one of my favourite foods. Try red in place of yellow pepper and other types of fresh bread: Italian country bread, French bread or granary or granary bread

Ingredients

2	tbsp olive oil
2	yellow peppers, seeded and sliced into strips
1	eggplant or 2 courgettes, sliced diagonally
2	red onions, thinly sliced
3	tomatoes, thickly sliced
100	g (4 slices) bread wholegrain
2	garlic cloves, halved
40	g Parmesan cheese, shavings
5	g fresh basil leaves, to garnish

Directions

1. Pour the olive oil over the vegetables and toss lightly to coat throughout.
   
   
2. Place half the vegetables in a single layer on a rack in the grill pan. Cook under a hot grill until slightly softened and lightly browned (approx. 20 minutes), turning once or twice.
   
   
3. Transfer to a plate and keep warm in a low oven. Repeat with the remaining vegetables.
   
   
4. Toast the bread until golden on both sides and lightly rub half a garlic clove over each slice.
   
   
5. Pile the grilled vegetables on to the slices of toast. Garnish with Parmesan shavings and basil.
   
   

Categories

Vegetables, Appetizers, Snacks, Italian, Grill, Toast, Vegetarian

Nutritional Analysis

Nutrition Grade 96% confidence

Good points Low in cholesterol High in dietary fiber High in manganese Very high in vitamin C