Fire Roasted Summer Ratatouille on a Toasted Garlic Crustini

Fire Roasted Summer Ratatouille on a Toasted Garlic Crustini

Lori Ahrens
Serves 4

Ingredients:
  • 4 shallots cut in half
  • 1 sweet bell pepper (red, orange or green) cut in half or quartered,  and flattened
  • 1 zucchini cut in half
  • 2 roma tomatoes on vine cut in half
  • 1 portabella mushroom capped
  • 1 tbsp rub that RUBS Halifax Donair seasoning
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 large or 2 small loaves, french bread or ciabatta 
  • 1 garlic clove (for the bread)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil (for the bread)
  • Fresh basil chiffonade (basil thinly sliced)
Directions:
  • Toss the first 8 ingredients in a bowl until coated with oil and seasoning
  • Heat the grill to 375 f
  • Place vegetables face down over flame until grill marks form
  • Turn over and do the same on the other side
  • Remove from heat when you have dark grill marks
  • Coarsely chop the cooked vegetables on a food safe cutting board
  • Keep the vegetables warm in a oven safe dish in the oven at 300 f while the bread is toasting on the grill.
For the bread:
  • Cut the loaf in half then slice down the middle
  • Place the bread over an open flame face down on the grill until golden marks form
  • Remove from the grill and rub the raw garlic clove on the toasted side, then brush with olive oil
  • Top with the chopped grilled vegetables 
  • Garnish with sliced basil and  grated Parmigiana cheese
  • Serve while hot.

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