Categories: Appetizers

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 3/4 tsp dried basil
• 1/4 tsp kosher salt
• 1/4 tsp dried oregano
• Dash crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 loaf (16 oz.) ciabatta bread, cut into 16 slices
• 1/3 cup chopped oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
• 1/3 cup chopped roasted sweet red peppers
• 1/4 cup frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
• 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella
• 1/3 cup pine nuts, toasted

Directions

1. In a small saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat. Add garlic; cook 1 minute. Remove from heat; stir in seasonings. Cool completely.

2. Preheat oven to 400. Place bread on ungreased baking sheets. Bake until golden brown, 5-7 minutes on each side. Spread with garlic oil. Top with sun-dried tomatoes, roasted peppers and spinach; sprinkle with cheese. Bake until cheese is melted, 3-5 minutes longer. Sprinkle with pine nuts. Serve immediately.

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