Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 pound of stracciata cheese
- 2 red bell peppers, roasted and sliced
- 1/2 cup of pitted kalamata olives, sliced
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Special equipment needed:
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
Step-by-step instructions:
1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
3. Place the roasted red peppers on the baking sheet and drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Roast the red peppers for 15-20 minutes or until they are tender and slightly charred.
5. Remove the red peppers from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes.
6. In a large bowl, crumble the stracciata cheese.
7. Add the sliced olives and roasted red peppers to the bowl.
8. Drizzle the remaining tablespoon of olive oil over the cheese mixture.
9. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
10. Gently toss the mixture until all the ingredients are well combined.
11. Serve the stracciata with roasted red peppers and olives immediately.
- Time:
Preparation time: 10 minutes
- Cooking time: 20 minutes
Temperature:
- Oven temperature: 400°F
Serving size:
- This recipe serves 4 people.
Nutritional information:
- Calories: 300
- Fat: 25g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Protein: 15g
Substitutions for ingredients:
- Stracciata cheese can be substituted with feta cheese or goat cheese.
- Kalamata olives can be substituted with green olives or black olives.
Variations:
- Add some chopped fresh herbs like parsley or basil for extra flavor.
- Substitute the roasted red peppers with sun-dried tomatoes for a different twist.
Tips and tricks:
- Make sure to let the roasted red peppers cool before adding them to the cheese mixture.
- Serve the stracciata with crusty bread or crackers for a complete meal.
Storage instructions:
- Store any leftover stracciata with roasted red peppers and olives in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheating instructions:
- Reheat the stracciata with roasted red peppers and olives in the microwave or on the stovetop until heated through.
Presentation ideas:
- Serve the stracciata with roasted red peppers and olives on a platter with some fresh herbs for garnish.
Garnishes:
- Fresh herbs like parsley or basil.
Pairings:
- Serve the stracciata with roasted red peppers and olives with a glass of red wine.
Suggested side dishes:
- Crusty bread or crackers.
Troubleshooting advice:
- If the stracciata cheese is too dry, add a little bit of olive oil to the mixture.
Food safety advice:
- Make sure to store any leftover stracciata with roasted red peppers and olives in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Food history:
- Stracciata is a type of Italian cheese that is similar to feta cheese.
Flavor profiles:
- The stracciata cheese is salty and tangy, while the roasted red peppers add a sweet and smoky flavor to the dish. The kalamata olives add a briny and salty flavor.
Serving suggestions:
- Serve the stracciata with roasted red peppers and olives as an appetizer or as a light lunch or dinner.
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Region: Italian