Montaditos De Pimientos Con Alioli

Recipe Ingredients

4		Yellow peppers
4		Red peppers
2 tablespoons	30ml	Olive oil - (to 3)
1 teaspoon	5ml	Salt
1		Crusty baguette
1 cup	237ml	Mayonnaise - see * Note
4		Garlic cloves - (to 6) - pressed

Recipe Instructions

* Note: You can use a commercial or homemade mayonnaise, but, if using a commercial mayonnaise, add an additional 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil.

Cut peppers in half, remove hearts and stems, wash and seed. Slice lengthwise into 1-inch squares. Place peppers on baking sheet, brush with 2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Bake at 275 degrees until soft, 45 minutes to 1 hour. Remove from oven and allow to cool.

To make alioli, whisk together mayonnaise, pressed garlic and olive oil, if using.

Slice baguette diagonally into 18 to 20 (1/4-inch) slices. Toast bread in 375 degree oven on baking sheet for 5 minutes. Spread ailioli on toasted baguette. Top with three slices of peppers, alternating colors. Serve.

This recipe yields 6 to 8 servings.

Source:
The Los Angeles Times, 07-06-2003

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