Cherry-onion bruschetta

8

PREP TIME

30 min

TOTAL TIME

45 min

Makes

4 Servings

Cherry-onion bruschetta

Cherry-onion bruschetta recipe. Photo by Roberto Caruso.

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup port
  • 2 cups cherries , pitted and halved
  • 4 tsp red-wine vinegar
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 2 white onions , sliced
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 baguette , sliced into 12 1-in. slices
  • 2 tbsp canola oil
  • 1/4 cup goat cheese
  • 1/4 cup small basil leaves

Instructions

  • PREHEAT barbecue to medium.
  • BOIL port in a small saucepan set over medium-high until reduced by half, 8 to 10 min. Remove from heat. Stir in cherries and vinegar. Let stand until completely cool, about 5 min.
  • MELT butter in a medium pan over medium. Add onions and salt. Season with fresh pepper. Cook, stirring often, until onion is soft and caramelized, about 15 min.
  • BRUSH baguette slices with olive oil on both sides. Barbecue baguette slices until grill marks appear, 1 to 2 min per side. Transfer to a platter. Layer with onions, then cherry mixture. Sprinkle with goat cheese and basil.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories
  • 417,
  • Protein
  • 12 g,
  • Carbohydrates
  • 58 g,
  • Fat
  • 15 g,
  • Fibre
  • 1 g,
  • Sodium
  • 599 mg.
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