Peperonata con Bruschetta (Sweet Pepper Toasts)

Ingredients

• 8  basil leaves cut into chiffonade
• 8 slices peasant bread italian
• 1 clove garlic minced sliced in half
• 2 tablespoons olive oil extra-virgin
• 3  plum tomatoes cored ripe seeded chopped
• 2 large bell peppers red cut into 1/4-inch dice
• 2 medium onions red chopped
• 4 servings salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon butter sweet
• 2 large bell peppers yellow cut into 1/4-inch dice

Equipment

• frying pan
• grill
• broiler

Directions

1. Preheat the grill or broiler.
2. Heat the oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Add the onions and peppers and cook over high heat for 4 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic, cook for 30 seconds, then add the tomatoes. Simmer 5 minutes until thickened.
4. Remove from heat and season to taste.
5. Grill the bread for 2 minutes on each side, then rub 1 side of each slice with the cut side of 1/2 of a garlic clove. Top each slice of bread with a heaping spoonful of the pepper mixture, sprinkle with basil and serve immediately.