Cheese and Grilled Pepper Open Sandwich

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven grill or broiler to high.

2. 2

   Wash the red bell peppers, cut them in half, and remove the seeds and stems.

3. 3

   Brush the pepper halves with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and place them skin-side up on a baking tray.

4. 4

   Grill the peppers for 8-10 minutes, or until the skins are charred and blistered.

5. 5

   Remove the peppers from the oven, place them in a bowl, and cover with plastic wrap for 5 minutes. Then peel off the skins and slice the peppers into strips.

6. 6

   Arrange the 8 slices of whole grain bread on a baking tray. Brush each slice lightly with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil.

7. 7

   Evenly distribute the grilled pepper strips over the bread slices.

8. 8

   Grate or slice the cheddar cheese and sprinkle it generously over the peppers on each slice.

9. 9

   Sprinkle dried oregano and black pepper evenly over the cheese-topped sandwiches.

10. 10

    Place the tray under the grill or broiler for 3-5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

11. 11

    Remove from the oven, let cool slightly, and serve warm.