Appetizer Recipe: Baked Roasted Red Pepper and Goat Cheese by Everyday Gourmet with Blakely

goat cheese

🥗Healthier: ricotta cheese

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Ricotta provides a lighter texture while cream cheese is more budget-friendly.

balsamic vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: red wine vinegar

Apple cider vinegar is lower in calories and red wine vinegar is often cheaper.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is a dairy-free alternative, while pecorino is often less expensive.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: ground oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Ground oats are gluten-free and healthier, while crushed crackers are a cost-effective alternative.

Roast the red bell peppers over a gas flame until charred on the outside, or use the broiler in the oven if a gas flame is not available.

Once charred, place the peppers in a bowl and cover with plastic wrap to steam for about 5 minutes.

After steaming, remove the tops of the peppers and take out the seeds and membranes.

Chop the peppers in half and remove any charred skin.

Place the chopped peppers into a blender and puree until smooth.

Spread about 4 ounces of goat cheese on the bottom of a baking dish.

Pour the pureed roasted peppers over the goat cheese in the baking dish.

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and bake for 15-20 minutes.

Serve with toasted pita points.

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