Caramelized onion and golden raisins add sweet balance to shrimp in this easy bruschetta. It can be assembled in just a few minutes if you make the onion spread ahead of time. For a vegetarian option, serve topped with crumbled feta.

Makes 2 dozen bruschetta

ACTIVE TIME: 50 minutes

TOTAL TIME: 1 hour 20 minutes

EASE OF PREPARATION: Easy

1/2 cup golden raisins
2 tablespoons canola oil
4 cups chopped yellow onions
2 tablespoons capers, rinsed and chopped
2 tablespoons minced fresh dill
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
24 thin slices baguette, toasted
24 peeled and deveined cooked shrimp (26-30 per pound)

1. Place raisins in a small bowl and cover with boiling water; set aside for 30 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and cook, stirring often, until the onions are softened and beginning to color, 5 to 10 minutes. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the onions are golden brown, 15 to 25 minutes more.
3. Drain and chop the raisins; add to the onions along with capers, dill, pepper and salt. Cook uncovered, stirring, for 5 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and let cool for at least 30 minutes.
4. Top each slice of bread with 1 tablespoon onion spread and 1 shrimp.

NUTRITION INFORMATION: Per bruschetta: 61 calories; 2 g fat (0 g sat, 1 g mono); 26 mg cholesterol; 8 g carbohydrate; 4 g protein; 1 g fiber; 100 mg sodium; 95 mg potassium.
1/2 Carbohydrate Serving
Exchanges: 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat

MAKE AHEAD TIP: Prepare through Step 3, cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Bring the spread to room temperature before assembling.

Not my favorite.

PJ Wells, Excelsior, MN