Tartine with Caramelized Onions and Goat Cheese

Name: Tartine with Caramelized Onions and Goat Cheese
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 2 lbs yellow onions, thinly sliced; 2 tbsp unsalted butter; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1/2 tsp kosher salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1 tbsp white wine vinegar; 8 slices crusty bread (baguette or ciabatta), sliced; 4 oz goat cheese (chèvre); 4 sprigs fresh thyme; 1 tsp honey; 2 pinches fleur de sel (sea salt)

A trendy French open-faced tartine with sweet caramelized onions, creamy goat cheese, and fresh herbs on toasted bread. Simple elegance in every bite.

55 minEasyServes 4280 cal/serving

FrenchAppetizerStovetopVegetarian

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Ingredients

2 lbs yellow onions, thinly sliced
2 tbsp unsalted butter
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp white wine vinegar
8 slices crusty bread (baguette or ciabatta), sliced
4 oz goat cheese (chèvre)
4 sprigs fresh thyme
1 tsp honey
2 pinches fleur de sel (sea salt)

Instructions

1

Heat 2 tbsp unsalted butter and 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2

Add 2 lbs thinly sliced yellow onions and stir well. Season with 1/2 tsp kosher salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
3

Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 35-45 minutes until the yellow onions are deep golden brown and very soft.
4

In the last few minutes of cooking, add 1 tbsp white wine vinegar and a pinch of 1 tsp honey. Stir well.
5

Meanwhile, toast the 8 slices sliced crusty bread (baguette or ciabatta) lightly until golden on both sides.
6

Spread 4 oz goat cheese (chèvre) on each toast. Top generously with the caramelized yellow onions.
7

Sprinkle with fresh 4 sprigs fresh thyme leaves and 2 pinches fleur de sel (sea salt). Serve immediately.

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What is Tartine with Caramelized Onions and Goat Cheese?

A trendy French open-faced tartine with sweet caramelized onions, creamy goat cheese, and fresh herbs on toasted bread. Simple elegance in every bite. This reference files it under French appetizer: made on the stovetop, rated easy and about 55 minutes start to finish.

How long does Tartine with Caramelized Onions and Goat Cheese take?

As written, 55 minutes: 5 of prep and 50 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 3 (45 minutes): "Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 35-45 minutes until the yellow onions are deep golden brown and very soft."

What can I use instead of honey in Tartine with Caramelized Onions and Goat Cheese?

The entry for Tartine with Caramelized Onions and Goat Cheese calls for 1 tsp honey. In its place: Maple syrup or agave, measure for measure, which also makes it vegan.

Can I make Tartine with Caramelized Onions and Goat Cheese dairy-free?

Not cleanly. Here the dairy (2 tbsp unsalted butter, 4 oz goat cheese (chèvre)) is the backbone of the dish, and plant-based substitutes change both its texture and its flavor. If you need strictly dairy-free, start from the dairy-free appetizer collection instead.

How many calories are in Tartine with Caramelized Onions and Goat Cheese?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 280 calories, with 8 g protein, 32 g carbohydrate and 14 g fat, plus 2 g fiber and 610 mg sodium.

How long does Tartine with Caramelized Onions and Goat Cheese keep?

Refrigerate what is left of Tartine with Caramelized Onions and Goat Cheese within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

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