Hints of chicory green, golden-brown caramelized onions, and white goat cheese morsels sitting atop crunchy toast slices. Dusted with crushed red pepper for a pop of color and heat, garnished with thin onion rings.

Chicory Caramelized Onion Bruschetta

Name: Chicory Caramelized Onion Bruschetta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 head of chicory, 1 head washed and chopped small; 1 large red onion, 1 large thinly sliced; 200 grams of goat cheese, 200 grams; 1 baguette, 1 preferably whole grain; 3 tablespoons of olive oil, 3 tablespoons; 1 teaspoon of crushed red pepper flakes, 1 teaspoon; salt, to taste; pepper, to taste

Category Snack

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 25 minutes

Style American

Technique Caramelizing

Diet Friendly Vegetarian

Daily Recipe: February 11, 2024

Today, we're venturing into the world of modernized Americana fare with a tasty and somewhat surprising spin on a known edible flower — chicory! The slight bitterness of chicory provides a fantastic balance to the sweetness of caramelized onions and creamy goat cheese in this unique twist on a classic tomato bruschetta.

Ingredients (for 2)

1 head of chicory - 1 head - washed and chopped small
1 large red onion - 1 large - thinly sliced
200 grams of goat cheese - 200 grams
1 baguette - 1 - preferably whole grain
3 tablespoons of olive oil - 3 tablespoons
1 teaspoon of crushed red pepper flakes - 1 teaspoon
Salt - to taste
Pepper - to taste

Preparation

Step 1 - 🍳🔥💧

Over medium heat, warm 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a pan.
Step 2 - 🍳🔥🧅

Add the thinly sliced red onions to the pan, ensuring they are coated in the oil. Lower the heat and let them cook for approximately 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they're caramelized.
Step 3 - 🥬🧅🍳

Next, add the washed and chopped chicory to the caramelized onions. Cook until wilted and fused with the onions, seasoning with salt as needed.
Step 4 - 🥖✂️🍞

Cut the whole grain baguette into slices and lightly toast them.
Step 5 - 🥖🧀🥬

On each toasted slice, spread a dollop of goat cheese, top it with the chicory-onion mixture and sprinkle a bit of crushed red pepper flakes for a kick.
Step 6 - 🥖🔥🍽️

For a final touch, drizzle the remaining olive oil over the prepared bruschetta before serving.

Additional

This dish has a versatile flavor profile which goes well with a glass of chilled white wine. For a non-vegetarian version, sprinkle some crispy pancetta on top. It's also a fun way to get kids involved; they can help layer the toppings on the toast.