Garlic Toasts with Red Pepper Aioli Recipe

Garlic Toasts with Red Pepper Aioli

• Difficulty: Easy
• Servings: 6
• Nutritional Information (per serving): Calories 331, Total Fat 21 g, Saturated Fat 3 g, Carbohydrates 30 g, Dietary Fiber 3 g, Sugar 4 g, Protein 7 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Sodium 370 mg
• Total Time: 25 minutes
• Preparation Time: 20 minutes
• Cooking Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients

Garlic Bread:

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 12 slices ciabatta bread, each about 1/2 inch thick
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 2 cloves garlic

Red Pepper Aioli:

• 2 garlic cloves
• 1/2 cup roasted red bell peppers, drained and patted dry
• 1/3 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 400F (200C) and get ready to create crispy, flavor-packed toasts that will steal the show.
2. Drizzle olive oil over the ciabatta slices on a baking sheet, season with salt and freshly ground black pepper, and bake until golden and crisp, about 5 minutes. Right out of the oven, rub each warm slice with a garlic clove for an irresistible aromatic boost.
3. Make the vibrant aioli: Mince the garlic in a food processor, add roasted red peppers, and blend until almost smooth. Mix in mayonnaise, then drizzle in olive oil with the motor running until creamy and emulsified. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Prep ahead up to 2 days and chill coveredperfect for effortless entertaining!)
4. Generously spread the zesty red pepper aioli over your garlic toasts and serve right away. Watch them disappear as guests rave about these easy, gourmet bites!