Cherry Tomato, Caramelized Onion, and Goat Cheese Phyllo Tart
- 1 1/2 tablespoon olive oil divided, plus more for brushing
- 2 each garlic cloves minced
- 3 each red onion peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 x salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes ripe and halved, up to 1 1/2 cups
- 1 cup goat (chevre) cheese crumbled
- 8 each phyllo (filo) pastry sheets 9 by 14-inch; if use larger sheet, cut into half crosswise
- 1/4 cup bread crumbs
- 1 x basil fresh, for serving, or arugula
- Heat oil in medium nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot.
- Add garlic and onion, stirring occasionally, and cook until onions are soft, brown and well caramelized, about 15 minutes.
- Stir in balsamic vinegar, and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes until vinegar evaporates.
- Season to taste with salt and black pepper.
- Remove from heat, set aside and let cool for about 5 minutes.
- While onions are cooking, prepare phyllo sheets, and make sure to cover remaining sheets with clean damp towel to prevent from bring dry out.
- Place first sheet on a large baking sheet coated with cooking spray.
- Brush sheet with a bit olive oil, sprinkle a little bit bread crumbs over.
- Repeat same steps until phyllo sheets are all stacked, brush top layer with a bit olive oil.
- Fold in about 1/2-inch edges of phyllo to form crust.
- Cover loosely with damp towel if onions are not ready.
- Preheat oven to 350F (180C).
- Toss halved cherry tomatoes with remaining 1/2 tablespoon olive oil to coat, season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Set aside.
- Once onions are done and cooled slightly.
- Spread caramelized onions over phyllo crust evenly.
- Place cherry tomatoes and goat cheese on top of onions.
- Bake for 40 to 50 minutes, or until phyllo crust is golden-brown, cheese becomes browned on top, and tomatoes are slightly shriveled.
- Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes.
- Slice into squares and top with fresh basil or arugula.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
olive oil, garlic, red onion, balsamic vinegar, salt, cherry tomatoes, goat, phyllo, bread crumbs, basil
Taken from recipeland.com/recipe/v/cherry-tomato-caramelized-onion-53750 (may not work)