Lunch: Grilled Cheese-Stuffed Roasted Red Peppers

Try a grilled appetizer that's easy and different. Roasted red bell peppers and tangy cheese are a perfect combo.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Basil

Health and fertility benefits of Grilled Cheese-Stuffed Roasted Red Peppers

Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.

Ingredients

3 large red bell peppers
1/8 teaspoon salt
6 slices (1/4 inch thick) fresh mozzarella cheese (about 6 oz)
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil leaves

Instructions

Heat gas or charcoal grill. Place bell peppers on grill. Cover grill; cook over medium-high heat 10 to 13 minutes, turning every 3 to 4 minutes, until all sides are blistered and charred.
Place peppers in brown paper bag; fold down top. Let stand 5 minutes.
Carefully peel as much skin from peppers as possible. Cut in half lengthwise; remove stems, seeds and ribs. Sprinkle with salt.
Place 1 slice of cheese in each pepper half; drizzle with oil. Return pepper halves to grill; cook about 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with basil. Cut each pepper half in half again.

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