Baked Tomatoes, Peppers, and Goat Cheese with Crisped Toasts

Ingredients

• 3 Tbsp finely chopped shallot
• 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 4 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided
• 1 1/2 pints grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/3 cup chopped piquillo peppers
• 8 (1/4-inch thick) rounds soft mild goat cheese
• Accompaniment: toasted baguette slices or crackers

Directions

1. Preheat broiler.
2. Cook shallot and garlic in 3 Tbsp. oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat, stirring, until softened, about 2 minutes. Add tomatoes, red peppers, and 1 tsp. each kosher salt and pepper and cook, stirring, until tomatoes are softened and juicy, about 5 minutes.
3. Transfer mixture to a 1 1/2–2 qt shallow baking dish and arrange cheese over top and drizzle with remaining 1 Tbsp. olive oil. Broil until cheese is softened and lightly charred, 3–5 minutes.