Onion Confit Crostini

From EatingWell: May/June 1991 — Subscribe Now!

Sweet caramelized onion and dried currants are perfectly balanced by salty capers and black-olive paste in these party-perfect crostini.

36 appetizers

Active Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 1 1/4 hours

Nutrition Profile

Diabetes appropriate | Low carbohydrate | View Complete Nutrition Guidelines»

Ingredients

1 pound sweet onions, coarsely chopped
1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons dried currants
4 teaspoons balsamic or red-wine vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons drained capers
1/3 cup black-olive paste, (olivada) or finely chopped pitted black olives
36 1/2-inch-thick slices baguette, toasted

Preparation

Preheat oven to 375°F.
Place onions in a lightly oiled, shallow 2-quart baking dish. Toss with oil, salt and pepper. Cover and bake for 45 minutes. Uncover and bake until tender and just starting to brown, about 10 minutes longer. Stir in currants, vinegar and capers.
Before serving, spread 1/2 teaspoon olive paste or chopped olives over one side of each toasted piece of baguette. Top with 2 teaspoons of the onion confit.

Tips & Notes

Make Ahead Tip: Cover and refrigerate the onion confit (Steps 1-2) for up to 4 days.

Nutrition

Per appetizer: 40 calories; 2 g fat (0 g sat, 0 g mono); 0 mg cholesterol; 6 g carbohydrates; 1 g protein; 1 g fiber; 66 mg sodium; 20 mg potassium.

1/2 Carbohydrate Serving

Exchanges: 1/2 starch