Red Onion Crostini

Red Onion Crostini
Red Onion Crostini
Red onions, sweetest in the summer, are caramelized and combined with pancetta to top toasted country-style bread for a sensational starter.
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  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • chopped fresh parsley
  • 3 tablespoons plus 6 teaspoons olive oil (preferably extra-virgin)
  • 2 ounces pancetta, finely chopped
  • 3 large red onions, thinly sliced
  • 2 teaspoons sherry wine vinegar or balsamic vinegar
  • 6 5 x 3 x 1/2 -inch slices country-style bread, toasted
  • Carbohydrate 22 g(7%)
  • Cholesterol 6 mg(2%)
  • Fat 16 g(25%)
  • Fiber 3 g(11%)
  • Protein 5 g(11%)
  • Saturated Fat 3 g(15%)
  • Sodium 215 mg(9%)
  • Calories 252

Preparation Heat 3 tablespoons oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add pancetta; sauté 3 minutes. Add onions, garlic, lemon juice and fennel seeds; sauté until onions begin to brown, about 10 minutes. Reduce heat to medium; cover and cook until onions are tender, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in vinegar. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; chill. Rewarm over medium-low heat before continuing.) Drizzle each toast slice with 1 teaspoon oil. Divide onion mixture among toasts. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.

Preparation Heat 3 tablespoons oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add pancetta; sauté 3 minutes. Add onions, garlic, lemon juice and fennel seeds; sauté until onions begin to brown, about 10 minutes. Reduce heat to medium; cover and cook until onions are tender, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in vinegar. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; chill. Rewarm over medium-low heat before continuing.) Drizzle each toast slice with 1 teaspoon oil. Divide onion mixture among toasts. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.