Caramelized Onion & Tuna Crescenza Toasts
Recipe Name: Tuna and Crescenza Toasts
Category: Appetizers
Serves: 4
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Canned Tuna in Oil | 104g |
| Crescenza Cheese | 140g |
| Sandwich Bread | 4 slices |
| Red Tropea Onions | 80g |
| Sugar | 20g |
| Water | 20g |
| Cherry Tomatoes | 100g |
| Fresh Thyme | to taste |
| Oregano | to taste |
| Extra Virgin Olive Oil | to taste |
Instructions:
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Prepare the Caramelized Onions:
Start by preparing the caramelized onions. Slice the red Tropea onions into thin rings. Place them in a pan with the sugar and water, then cook over low heat for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Allow the liquid to evaporate, leaving the onions beautifully golden and caramelized. -
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Cook the Cherry Tomatoes:
While the onions are caramelizing, halve the cherry tomatoes. Heat a splash of extra virgin olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat, and add the tomatoes along with a few sprigs of fresh thyme. Sauté them for about 5 minutes until they are nicely braised and tender. -
Toast the Bread:
Next, toast the slices of sandwich bread on a hot grill or in a toaster until they are golden brown and crispy. Once done, transfer them to a cutting board. -
Assemble the Toasts:
On two of the toasted bread slices, spread a generous amount of crescenza cheese. Then, layer the sautéed cherry tomatoes and the caramelized onions on top of the cheese. Sprinkle a pinch of oregano for added flavor. -
Final Touch:
Place the remaining two slices of toasted bread on top, closing the sandwiches to create four triangle-shaped toasts. -
Serve and Enjoy:
Your Tuna and Crescenza Toasts are now ready to be enjoyed! Serve them warm and savor the delicious combination of flavors.
Enjoy these savory toasts as a delightful appetizer, perfect for sharing with friends or family. The sweetness of the caramelized onions, the creaminess of the crescenza, and the freshness of the tomatoes create a perfect balance of flavors.
