Caramelized Onion Bruschetta

Serves 12

1 tablespoon good quality olive oil
1 large red onion, sliced
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
salt to taste (omit for low-sodium diets)
freshly ground black pepper
12 French bread slices
2 cloves garlic, peeled
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
6 olives, pitted and halved

1. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, thyme and a little salt and pepper. Cook until the onions begin to get soft. Turn the heat up a little and cook until the onions turn golden brown. Adjust the salt and pepper to taste.

2. Toast the bread on both sides in a toaster oven, under the broiler or on the grill.

3. While the toasted slices are still warm, rub them with garlic and drizzle them with extra virgin olive oil on one side.

4. Place a dollop of the caramelized onions on each slice of bruschetta and top with half an olive.

Serving Size: 1 slice of bruschetta
Nutritional Information
Number of Servings: 12
Per Serving

Calories
90
Carbohydrate
12 g
Fat
4 g
Fiber
1 g
Protein
1 g
Saturated Fat
1 g
Sodium
408 mg