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Pepper Mushroom Onion Crostini

Pepper Mushroom Onion Crostini is the perfect way to enjoy a summer appetizer or light lunch.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Keyword: Bell Pepper, Crostini, Mushrooms, Red Onion
Servings: 30 Crostini

Equipment

  • Heavy Skillet
  • Baking Sheet

Ingredients

Crostini:

  • 1 artisan baguette sliced on a diagonal
  • 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil

Pepper Mushroom Onion Topping:

  • 2-3 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 large red bell pepper cored and seeded, cut into thin strips
  • 1 medium sweet yellow onion peeled and sliced into thin rings
  • 1 garlic clove peeled and very thinly sliced
  • 4 ounces of baby shiitake
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon black ground pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Italian herb mix
  • ¼ cup of good white wine
  • ¼ cup of Grated Parmesan Cheese
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley optional

Instructions

Crostini:

  • Heat oven to low broil. Place the oven rack in the top third of the oven.
  • Place sliced baguette in a single layer on a baking sheet. Drizzle olive oil over bread.
  • Cook for 1-3 minutes, or until bread starts to brown at its edges.
  • Remove from the oven and let cool, until ready to serve.

Pepper Mushroom Onion Topping:

  • In a large heavy skillet add olive oil and heat over medium heat.
  • Add onion and let onions soften, stirring occasionally for about 3-4 minutes.
  • Toss in a pinch of kosher salt and black ground pepper
  • Add red bell pepper slices to the pan, stir into onions and add another pinch of kosher salt and black pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally for an additional 4-5 minutes or until the pepper starts to soften.
  • Toss mushrooms and garlic into the onion and red bell pepper mix, stir well. Add final bit of salt and pepper, herb mix and white wine.
  • Continue to cook, stirring occasionally for an additional 4-5 minutes or until the mushrooms soften.
  • Remove skillet from heat. Toss in 2 tablespoons of grated Parmesan cheese, stir to combine.
  • When ready to serve, place crostini on a serving plate. Using a fork or spoon, place an even mixture of onion, pepper and mushroom on each crostini.
  • Sprinkle tops of crostini with remaining Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley if using.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Notes

Your vegetables can be made ahead of time and stored at room temperature for several hours.  If you need to store longer, store in the refrigerator and remove at least 30 minutes before serving to let the olive oil come to room temperature.