Mushroom and Red Pepper Crostini

Recipe courtesy of the Mushroom Council and mushroominfo.com

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Yield: 8

Ingredients

1/3        cup olive oil
1          teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4        teaspoon Salt
1/8        teaspoon black pepper
1          loaf Italian bread, sliced diagonally into 16 – 3/4″ slices
8          ounces white button mushrooms, sliced
1          large sweet red bell pepper, cut in 1/2″ pieces (about 1cup)
1          large mild red onion, cut in 1/2″ pieces (about 1 cup)
1          1/2 cups Mozzarella cheese, shredded & divided

Directions

Preheat charcoal grill or broiler.

In a large bowl, combine olive oil, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Lightly brush both sides of each bread slice with oil mixture; set aside. To remaining oil in bowl, stir in mushrooms, red pepper and onion; toss to coat thoroughly.

Place vegetables on a grill rack or broiler pan. Grill or broil, 4 inches from heat source until vegetables are lightly charred, 5 to 6 minutes, turning occasionally; remove and keep warm. Place bread slices on the grill rack or under the broiler until lightly browned, about 30 seconds; turn bread. Sprinkle 1 cup of the mozzarella over bread slices, dividing evenly; heat just until melted. Top cheese with hot grilled vegetables and remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella.