Seared Capsicum Tapas
This recipe will make two tapas style snacks based on bbq grilled capsicum slices. These are great as an entree, or as part of a shared meal with lots of little dishes.
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READY IN: 40mins
SERVES: 4
YIELD: 8 tapas pieces
UNITS: US
INGREDIENTS
Nutrition- 2large red capsicums
- 4large slice prosciutto
- 200g goat cheese or 200 g danish feta cheese
- 1bunch basil
- 1tablespoon cracked black pepper
- 1⁄4cup olive oil
- 1⁄2tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1
- 1⁄2cup parmesan cheese
- 1⁄2cup chopped green olives
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DIRECTIONS
- Preheat oven to 200°C.
- Mix olive oil, balsamic vinegar and crushed garlic in a large mixing bowl.
- Cut red capsicum into quarters and clean out seeds.
- Toss capsicum pieces in the vinaigrette.
- BBQ capsicum pieces on a griddle.
- Drain excess oil off seared capsicum by placing them on paper towel.
- Place capsicum outer side down on a baking tray lined with baking paper.
- Lay eight basil leaves in the hollow of each capsicum piece.
- Place a thick slice of goats cheese on top.
- For half the pieces, wrap in prosciutto, securing with a toothpick.
- For the other half, sprinkle green olives on top, followed by parmesan cheese.
- Bake in oven for 15 - 20 minutes.
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