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Pepper and Avocado Vegan Antipasto |
| Preparation Time: 5 minutes |
| Ingredients (Serves 2) |
| 6 |
Pimiento stuffed mammoth olives |
| 2 Tbs. |
Marinated beans with fennel seeds |
| 3 |
Large roasted bell peppers marinated in water, salt, garlic, acetic acid and parsley (imported from Bulgaria by Alidoro), or other canned roasted peppers. |
| 1 |
Avocado |
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Fresh basil to taste. |
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Extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) |
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Sea salt or Spike Original Magic to taste |
| Preparation |
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Drain thoroughly and slice in half bell peppers and lay on serving plate to form an open circle (see photograph below). |
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Top with basil leaves torn by hand. |
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Cut avocado in half, peeled and pitted, and set on serving plate. |
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Fill avocado pit hole with marinated beans with fennel seeds. |
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Sprinkle with sea salt or Spike Original Magic to taste and sprinkle with EVOO. |
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Add olives and serve. |
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| Comments |
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You may add freshly squeezed lemon juice. |
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Serve with bruschetta and pane carasau. |
| Wine and Beverage Pairing |
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Prosecco di Valdobbiadene from Veneto, or frothy Rosato Italiano IGT from Emilia Romagna. |