Tricolor Pepper Bruschettas

Get ready for savory bites bursting with vibrant colors! Sweet peppers and juicy cherry tomatoes pair perfectly with the salty, crunchy baguette and creamy Brie cheese. Each ingredient complements the other, creating an exquisite, visually appealing, and delicious appetizer.

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 2

Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to a medium-sized pan and heat over medium heat.

Step 3

Sauté the red, yellow, and orange bell peppers for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally until tender.

Step 4

After 10 minutes, turn off the heat and mix in the brown sugar and capers. Set aside.

Step 5

Slice the baguette into no more than 1-inch slices.

Step 6

Arrange the bread slices in rows on a pan lined with parchment paper.

Step 7

Mix the ¼ cup of olive oil with salt and pepper to taste in a small bowl.

Step 8

Brush both sides of the bread slices evenly with the olive oil mixture. (If you don’t have a brush, refer to the notes below.)

Step 9

Toast the bread slices in the oven for 7 minutes or until golden brown. (I used the “toast” function on my oven, but any method works as long as the slices achieve a golden brown color without becoming too hard.)

Step 10

Cut the cherry tomatoes in half lengthwise, or into quarters if they are large.

Step 11

Chop the basil and add it to the tomatoes.

Step 12

In a medium-sized bowl, mix the sautéed peppers and cherry tomatoes.

Step 13

Slice the Brie cheese thinly using a sharp knife.

Step 14

Pinch the garlic clove with a fork and rub one side of each toasted bread slice with it.

Step 15

Place a thin slice of Brie cheese on the garlic-rubbed side of each bread slice.

Step 16

Top with the pepper and tomato mixture.

Step 17

Arrange the bruschettas on a cutting board and drizzle with balsamic vinegar.

Step 18

Garnish with basil leaves.

Step 19

Enjoy!

Step 20

NOTES: Using tricolor peppers makes the bruschettas look vibrant and beautiful, but you can use any one color if preferred. If you don’t have a cooking brush, you can fold a piece of parchment paper several times and cut fringe into one side to create a makeshift brush. Use the fringed side to brush the olive oil onto the bread slices.