Seared Capsicum Tapas

Submitted by becy959

"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."

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Yields: 8 tapas pieces
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 2 large red capsicums
• 4 large slice prosciutto
• 200 g goat cheese or 200 g danish feta cheese
• 1 bunch basil
• 1 tablespoon cracked black pepper
• 1⁄4 cup olive oil
• 1⁄2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 1 garlic clove, crushed
• 1⁄2 cup parmesan cheese
• 1⁄2 cup chopped green olives

directions

1. Preheat oven to 200°C.
2. Mix olive oil, balsamic vinegar and crushed garlic in a large mixing bowl.
3. Cut red capsicum into quarters and clean out seeds.
4. Toss capsicum pieces in the vinaigrette.
5. BBQ capsicum pieces on a griddle.
6. Drain excess oil off seared capsicum by placing them on paper towel.
7. Place capsicum outer side down on a baking tray lined with baking paper.
8. Lay eight basil leaves in the hollow of each capsicum piece.
9. Place a thick slice of goats cheese on top.
10. For half the pieces, wrap in prosciutto, securing with a toothpick.
11. For the other half, sprinkle green olives on top, followed by parmesan cheese.
12. Bake in oven for 15 - 20 minutes.