Croutons with orange rouille (bon app)

2 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
Typed by Manny Rothstein
17oz jar roasted red peppers, drained and rinsed
1Garlic clove, minced
¾teaspoonGrated orange peel
½teaspoonSalt
teaspoonCayenne pepper
teaspoonFennel seeds, crushed
1Egg yolk
½cupOlive oil
41/2-in thick slices Italian or French bread

Directions

The extra rouille will keep for one week in the refrigerator. It is also delicious spooned over freshly cooked vegetables or as a dip for crudites. (Consider the risk of preparing a dish with a raw egg. MR) Finely chop roasted peppers with next 5 ingredients in processor. Add yolk and puree until smooth. With machine running, gradually add oil through feed tube. (Can be prepared 1 week ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)

Preheat broiler. Broil bread until brown on both sides. Spread one side generously with rouille. Broil to heat through, about 30 seconds.

Source: "The Weekday Cook, Bon Appetit Fast & Easy Favorites". Pub 1989. This book is a collection of recipes taken from "The Weekday Cook" column in "Bon Appetit". The recipes were published in the months when the featured ingredients were best. This recipe is for February. Submitted By MANNY ROTHSTEIN On 06-15-95