1jarSofia's Selection Black Olive Tapenade with Roasted Sweet Onion
1 ½pounds red onion(sliced thin)
3clovesgarlic(chopped)
1tablespoonsfresh thyme leaves(off the stem)
¼cupolive oil
2tablespoonsbutter
2 tbspcapers
salt & pepper(to taste)
Instructions
For the Onions:
Thinly slice the onions.
Heat a non stick pan over medium heat. Add the oil and butter.
Add the onions, salt and pepper. Mix well. Turn down heat slightly. Cover pan with a lid.
THIS COOKING PROCESS will take TIME. Cook (covered) over med-low heat, stirring every so often. I cooked my onions for about an hour. You want the end result to be almost like an onion jam. Believe me, it is WORTH the effort here.
Once the onions are cooked, remove from heat and add the thyme leaves. These are now ready for the pizza. If you make them ahead of time, just heat slightly to make them easier to spread.
For the Pizza:
If you are making dough, go ahead and use your favourite recipe. If you are using store bought dough, be remove it from the fridge for about 30 minutes or so. This makes it easier to roll. Be sure to keep it covered with a cloth so it does not dry out.
Preheat your oven to 425º F. If you are using a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat OR you can roll the dough right onto the cold stone. I use a pizza paddle and place my pizza onto a HOT stone.
Roll the dough into a circle. *HINT* if you are rolling the dough, then placing it on the stone, be sure to roll it on some cornmeal to make it easier to move.
Top the dough with the olive tapenade.
Next, top with the onions.
Sprinkle on the capers.
Place pizza in the oven. Bake for about 18-20 minutes.
Remove the pizza from the oven. Sprinkle on some additional thyme leaves.
Slice and ENJOY!
Notes
***PLEASE NOTE** the cooking time DOES NOT INCLUDE the time it takes to caramelize the onions. I cooked mine for about an hour. This can be done ahead of time if you like.
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