Roasted Pepper and Beef Crostini

Ingredients

• 1 (7-ounce) bottle roasted red bell peppers, drained and chopped (about 2/3 cup)
• 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh basil
• 1 tablespoon extravirgin olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 48 (1/4-inch-thick) slices diagonally cut French bread baguette
• Olive oil-flavored cooking spray
• 1 (6.5-ounce) container light garlic-and-herbs spreadable cheese (such as Alouette light)
• 1/2 pound shaved deli roast beef

Preparation

1. 1. Preheat broiler.
2. 2. Combine first 5 ingredients in a bowl; stir well.
3. 3. Coat both sides of bread slices with cooking spray. Place half of bread slices in a single layer on a large baking sheet. Broil 1 1/2 minutes on each side or until lightly toasted. Repeat procedure with remaining bread.
4. 4. Spread 1 teaspoon cheese over 1 side of each slice of bread. Divide beef evenly among bread slices; top each with 1 teaspoon bell pepper mixture. Serve immediately.