Pepper and onion melts recipe
Grilled peppers and red onions taste terrific on toast with a little melting mozzarella cheese.
Prep: 10 mins
Cook: 10 mins
Serves 4
![Grilled pepper, onion and melted mozzarella on a slice of wholemeal toast](https://assets.nhs.uk/campaigns-cms-prod/images/12.-Pepper-and-onion-melt.width-320.jpg)
Ingredients
- 2 peppers, any colour, halved and sliced
- 1 small red onion, cut into thin wedges
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 4 slices wholemeal bread
- 125g sliced light mozzarella cheese
- 1 pinch ground black pepper
- 1 handful mixed salad leaves
Method
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Preheat the grill. Arrange the peppers on a baking sheet with the red onion. Sprinkle with the olive oil, then grill until soft and lightly browned – about 6 to 8 minutes.
Information:Look out for 'everyday' ranges of peppers, which are more economical to buy.
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Toast the slices of bread and share the pepper mixture between them. Arrange the mozzarella cheese on top, then return to the grill for 1 to 2 minutes, until the cheese begins to melt. Serve with mixed salad leaves.
Information:The pepper, onion and mozzarella mixture makes a delicious filling for warmed wholemeal pitta breads.