Caramelized Onion, Toasted Walnut and Brie Flatbread

Caramelized onions become sweet and flavorful due to the Maillard reaction, a chemical reaction between amino acids and reducing sugars.

This is vegetarian and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 40 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Caramelized Onion, Toasted Walnut and Brie Flatbread

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American, French Courses: Appetizer, Lunch Recipe Keys: High Protein Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 40 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1540

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 piece Flatbread
• 2 medium Onion
• 1 cup Walnuts
• 6 ounce Brie
• 2 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 tablespoon Balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 1 teaspoon Fresh thyme leaves
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Slice the onions into thin strips.
3. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the onions and cook until caramelized, stirring occasionally, for about 15 minutes.
4. In a separate pan, toast the walnuts over medium heat until fragrant, stirring frequently, for about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and roughly chop.
5. Place the flatbread on a baking sheet. Drizzle with the remaining olive oil.
6. Spread the caramelized onions evenly over the flatbread.
7. Top with chopped walnuts and slices of brie.
8. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar and honey.
9. Sprinkle with fresh thyme leaves, salt, and black pepper.
10. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
11. Remove from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes.
12. Cut into slices and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 385kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 22g34%

Total Carbohydrate 35g12%

Sugars 5g

Protein 12g24%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.