Red Onion Crostini
- 3 tablespoons plus 6 teaspoons olive oil (preferably extra-virgin)
- 2 ounces pancetta, finely chopped
- 3 large red onions, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon fennel seeds, crushed
- 2 teaspoons Sherry wine vinegar or balsamic vinegar
- 6 5 x 3 x 1/2 -inch slices country-style bread, toasted
- Chopped fresh parsley
- Heat 3 tablespoons oil in large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add pancetta; saute 3 minutes.
- Add onions, garlic, lemon juice and fennel seeds; saute 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.
olive oil, pancetta, red onions, garlic, lemon juice, fennel seeds, sherry wine vinegar, countrystyle bread, fresh parsley
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/red-onion-crostini-5394 (may not work)