Seared Capsicum Tapas - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    2 large red capsicums
    4 large slice prosciutto
    200 g goat cheese or 200 g danish feta cheese
    1 bunch basil
    1 tablespoon cracked black pepper
    1/4 cup olive oil
    1/2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
    1 garlic clove, crushed
    1/2 cup parmesan cheese
    1/2 cup chopped green olives
Preparation
    Preheat oven to 200\u00b0C.
    Mix olive oil, balsamic vinegar and crushed garlic in a large mixing bowl.
    Cut red capsicum into quarters and clean out seeds.
    Toss capsicum pieces in the vinaigrette.
    BBQ capsicum pieces on a griddle.
    Drain excess oil off seared capsicum by placing them on paper towel.
    Place capsicum outer side down on a baking tray lined with baking paper.
    Lay eight basil leaves in the hollow of each capsicum piece.
    Place a thick slice of goats cheese on top.
    For half the pieces, wrap in prosciutto, securing with a toothpick.
    For the other half, sprinkle green olives on top, followed by parmesan cheese.
    Bake in oven for 15 - 20 minutes.

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