Ingredients

The following ingredients have 2 Servings
  • 1 A medium loaf of baguette
  • 1 medium red bell pepper (cored, seeded and cut lengthwise into thin strips)
  • 1 medium yellow bell pepper (cored, seeded and cut lengthwise into thin strips)
  • 1 cup Cottage cheese / Paneer
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1/2 tbsp Balsamic vinegar
  • handful fresh basil leaves
  • 2 tsp dry Italian herbs or seasoning
  • Salt as per taste
  • 2 cloves of minced garlic

Instruction

  • Heat 1/2 tablespoon olive oil in a medium pan over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  • Add the pepper strips and sauté until lightly browned at the edges and beginning to soften about 3-5 minutes.
  • Reduce the heat to medium-low, stir in the minced garlic, cover and continue cooking till 1 more minute.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste, remove from heat and stir in the balsamic vinegar.
  • Grill the bread over medium heat, turning once, until golden brown on both sides, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Place the toast slices on a large platter, brush with the remaining olive oil.
  • Cover the bread with a portion of the sautéed peppers, crumbled cheese, and top it with fresh torn basil and season it with Italian herbs.
  • Serve it immediately while it is hot.