{"id":33695,"date":"2021-12-13T15:09:38","date_gmt":"2021-12-13T22:09:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.betternutrition.com\/?post_type=recipe&p=33695"},"modified":"2021-12-13T15:09:38","modified_gmt":"2021-12-13T22:09:38","slug":"caramelized-onion-black-olive-crostini","status":"publish","type":"recipe","link":"https:\/\/www.betternutrition.com\/recipes\/caramelized-onion-black-olive-crostini\/","title":{"rendered":"Caramelized Onion & Black Olive Crostini"},"content":{"rendered":"

Slow-cooking the onions brings out their natural sugars, for a deep, intensely flavorful topping that’s high in nutrients and low in fat and calories. You can customize by adding chopped arugula, roasted tomatoes, or wild mushrooms. Or swap gluten-free, Paleo, or Keto bread for the baguette.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

This minimalist, vegan crostini is designed to highlight its rich onion flavor.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":33697,"template":"","categories":[177],"tags":[1747,2093,2096,2097,2098,1190,1272],"byline":[1],"cuisine":[],"cooking-method":[],"dietary-restriction":[1259,1260,1277],"dish-type":[1257],"legacy-category":[],"acf":{"ingredient_section":[{"ingredient_section_header":"","ingredients_list":[{"ingredient":"2 Tbs. olive oil + additional for brushing baguette"},{"ingredient":"1 large yellow onion, halved and thinly sliced"},{"ingredient":"1 Tbs. finely minced fresh rosemary needles"},{"ingredient":"1\/2 cup finely chopped black olives"},{"ingredient":"1 large baguette, cut on the diagonal into 24 slices"},{"ingredient":"Fresh rosemary for garnish (optional)"}]}],"instructions":"

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  1. In large, heavy skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and toss to coat with oil. Cook 20\u201325 minutes, stirring frequently until onions are golden-brown and soft. Stir in rosemary and cook 2 minutes longer.<\/li>\n
  2. Remove from heat and let cool. Stir in olives and season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer to tightly sealed container and refrigerate until ready to serve.<\/li>\n
  3. While onions are cooking, preheat oven to 400\u00b0F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper. Arrange baguette slices on baking sheet. Brush tops with olive oil and bake 7\u201310 minutes, until golden and crispy. Remove from heat and sprinkle with salt. Let cool and store in tightly sealed container until ready to serve.<\/li>\n
  4. To serve, top each baguette slice with caramelized onion and olive mixture. Arrange on serving platter, garnish with fresh rosemary, if desired, and serve immediately.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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