Pepper Jam & Cottage Cheese Toast

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Makes 6 | Takes: 25 min

INGREDIENTS

For the Jam

• 2 red bell peppers, cut into ¼ dice

• 2 tomatoes, cut into ¼ in dice (inside removed)

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• ¼ cup olive oil

• 1 tablespoon coriander seed, lightly crushed

• 1 tablespoon paprika

• ½ cup brown sugar

• 1 cup apple cider vinegar

• Salt and pepper to taste

For the Toast

• 1 cup cottage cheese

• 6 slices sourdough bread

• Butter

• ¼ cup parmesan or manchego

• Mint leaves

• Black pepper

INSTRUCTIONS

Make the Jam

1. Saute the peppers and garlic in the olive oil for 2-3 minutes or just until slightly soft, then add the tomato and cook for another 2 minutes stirring frequently.

2. Add the coriander and paprika along with the brown sugar and apple cider vinegar.

3. Cook on medium-low heat until almost all the liquid has reduced and you are left with a thick, glossy jam.

4. season with salt and pepper then allow to cool before using

Make the Toasts

1. To assemble, smear the bread with a bit of butter on both sides then grate a bit of parmesan cheese on one side. Toast in a nonstick pan until golden on both sides 

2. Once toasted, top with a generous dollop of cottage cheese, pepper jam, and finally torn mint leaves and plenty of black pepper