Peperonata con Bruschetta (Sweet Pepper Toasts)

INGREDIENTS

• 8 basil leaves, cut into chiffonade
• 2 medium red onions, chopped into 1/4-inch dice
• 1 tablespoon sweet butter
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced, plus 4 cloves garlic, sliced in half
• 2 large red bell peppers, cut into 1/4-inch dice
• 3 ripe plum tomatoes, cored, seeded and chopped into 1/2inch pieces
• 2 large yellow bell peppers, cut into 1/4-inch dice
• 8 slices Italian peasant bread
• Salt and pepper, to taste