method
1. Cut the onion into wedges. Core and deseed the (bell) peppers and cut into thick slices.
2. Heat the oil in a large heavy-based frying pan (skillet). Add the onion, (bell) peppers, courgettes (zucchini) and garlic and fry gently for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Add the vinegar, anchovies, olives and seasoning to taste, mix thoroughly and leave to cool.
4. Spoon on to individual plates and sprinkle with the basil.
5. To make the tomato toasts, cut the French bread diagonally into 1 cm (1/2 inch) slices.
6. Mix the garlic, tomato, oil and seasoning together, and spread thinly over each slice of bread.
7. Place the bread on a baking tray (cookie sheet), drizzle with the olive oil and bake in a preheated oven, 220°C/425°F/Gas Mark 7, for 5 - 10 minutes until crisp. Serve the Tomato Toasts with the (Bell) Pepper Salad.
serving amount
serves 4
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