Basil: King of Herbs
Sweet basil comes rolling into spring as the divine herb that brings a fresh, bright flavor to virtually anything it’s added to. Basil comes to us from India, where it has been cultivated for 5,000 ye...
Ingredients
SERVINGS: 10 – 12 finished, as an appetizer
- 2 sweet onions, thinly sliced
- 1 cup red wine or rice wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon pickling spice
- 1 baguette, sliced
- Olive oil
- Salt
- 1 cup creamy goat cheese, at room temperature
- Fresh basil, chopped
Preparation
In a medium saucepan, over high heat, bring vinegar, brown sugar and pickling spice to a boil. Add onions and cook for 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Cool and store covered, in the refrigerator, in a glass container (a Mason jar works well), until ready to use.
Brush sliced baguettes with olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Grill each side of bread until marked and toasted. Spread each toast with goat cheese. Top with 1 to 2 teaspoons of pickled onion and garnish with chopped basil. Serve immediately.
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