Caramelized-Onion Focaccia

Yield: 4 Servings
Categories: Condiments, Healthy, Breads
1 1/2tbOlive oil
7 1/2cThinly sliced onion; from 4-onions
1/2cThinly sliced shallots
3tbMango-papaya vinegar; see recipe
1/2tsDried thyme
1/4tsSalt
1/4tsBlack pepper
14 1/2ozPackaged focaccia; (italian flatbread)
l. Preheat oven to 400F.

2. Heat the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Add the sliced onion and shallots, and cook 25 minutes or until onion and shallots are golden brown, stirring frequently. Add the Mango-Papaya Vinegar, dried thyme, salt, and pepper, and saute for 5 minutes. Arrange the caramelized onions over focaccia, and bake at 400F for 8 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Cut focaccia into wedges. Yield: 4 servings.

[CALORIES 405 (21%cff); FAT 10g]

MANGO-PAPAYA Vinegar: Rice wine vinegar with mint, ginger and fruit.

~(Edited by Pat Hanneman 10/01/98)-

Notes: Adding fruit flavored vinegar to caramelized onions lends a sweet-tart contrast to simple focaccia bread. Recipe from "Cooking Class: The Good Stuff," recipes by Dave DiResta and Joanne Foran, authors of The Best 50 Flavored Oils and Vinegars.

Recipe by: Cooking Light Sep98

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