How do you caramelize onions?

Begin by heating oil in the bottom of an unheated heavy-bottom saucepan. Add sliced onion and some salt. Doing this will prevent the onions from frying and browning in the oil, and will allow them to "sweat" out their moisture. This allows them to soften before browning, which is KEY to caramelized onions soft texture. Cover and set the pan over medium-high heat. Cook, covered, removing the lid and stirring occasionally, until the onion starts to brown along the edges, 8 to 9 minutes. Once the moisture starts to reduce, reduce heat to medium-low. Continue cooking, adding 1 tablespoon of water at a time as necessary to prevent burning, until the onions are browned and soft, 7 to 10 minutes longer.

How to make these ahead of time:

Caramelize the onions and cook the beets prior to assembling. This can be done 1 to 2 days before serving, but the less time in between the better.

Can I make these gluten-free?

Yes, you can easily swap out baguettes for your favorite gluten-free bread or cracker.

Beet and Caramelized Onion Bruschetta with Goat Cheese

Description

Recipe for beet and caramelized onion bruschetta with goat cheese. Easy, healthy vegetarian appetizer with beets and caramelized onions.

Ingredients

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3 medium beets, about 1 pound
20 slices baguette, preferably whole-grain
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Freshly ground pepper
3/4 cup caramelized onions
3 ounces crumbled goat cheese

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Instructions

Place beets in a large saucepan and cover generously with water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to maintain a gentle simmer and cook until a fork inserted into the flesh of a beet comes out with little resistance, about 40 minutes. Note that over-cooking will make it difficult to slice nicely. Drain and cool until cool enough to handle.
Rub skin off of beets. Slice as thinly as possible, using a mandoline or sharp knife. Divided beet slices among the baguette slices. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Top with caramelized onions and goat cheese.

Notes

How to caramelize onions:

Begin by heating oil or butter in the bottom of an unheated heavy-bottom saucepan. Add sliced onion and some salt. Doing this will prevent the onions from frying and browning in the oil, and will allow them to sweat out their moisture. This allows them to soften before browning, which is KEY to caramelized onions soft texture.

Cover and set pan over medium-high heat. Cook, covered, removing the lid and stirring occasionally, until the onion starts to brown along the edges, 8 to 9 minutes.

Once the moisture starts to reduce, reduce heat to medium-low. Continue cooking, adding 1 tablespoon of water at a time as necessary to prevent burning, until the onions browned and soft, 7 to 10 minutes longer.

Prep Time: 35 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Category: Appetizer
Method: Stove top
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 2 bruschettas
Calories: 332
Sugar: 8 g
Sodium: 715 mg
Fat: 4 g
Saturated Fat: 1 g
Carbohydrates: 63 g
Fiber: 7 g
Protein: 14 g