Something to Nibble On

Have you ever waited too long to eat? Yes, you say you have. Don't you just hate it when you pass the point of hunger and turn into this mad person that needs food NOW! Well that was me a few nights ago. I was starving, and needed a bite to eat. Here's what I came up with to tame the beast I had become. I am sorry to say this "bite to eat" is not low in the calorie department because of the crust. It's not way over the top either, but the crust is made out of a commercial "puff pastry". You can always switch out the crust to a low fat wheat crust.

I will apologize in advance. Sometimes when I cook, I use a dab of this or a dab of that. I add flavors to suit my taste, and that I think will blend well together. I also use ingredients that I already have on hand and I tend to mix and match. This recipe is a classic example of all of the above. One more thing, I usually don't measure when making something quick. Hopefully, the picture will provide additional guidance. Don't worry, I do measure and will try to provide specific quantities and/or weight in additional recipe posts. Thanks and I hope you like this creation.

Ingredients

1 puff pastry (follow dough thawing - cooking directions)
Italian seasoning to taste (I use Simply Organic)
15 Grape Tomatoes washed and sliced in half (let drain a bit)
20 Sun Dried Tomatoes, julienne sliced
Goat Cheese to taste
1Caramelized Onion
1 T Olive Oil or Butter
1 T Sugar (brown or white) or 2 teaspoons good Balsamic Vinegar
Fresh Ground Pepper to taste

First: Thaw and roll out the dough.

Then: Slice onion, place olive oil or butter in skillet, heat. Add onion, stir. Once the onion looks a bit clear and is soft add sugar or a good balsamic vinegar,stir. If using balsamic vinegar let it evaporate some caramelizing the onion. If using sugar, don't let it burn. Once caramelized remove from heat!

Assemble:
You can top the dough with the following while the onions are cooking, then add them at the end.

Sprinkle Italian seasoning on the dough to suit taste, or till covered,
Spoon small pats of Goat Cheese and arrange,
Arrange washed, sliced and drained grape tomatoes, and julienne sun dried tomatoes,
Top with caramelized onions and fresh ground pepper

Following puff pastry baking time and temp directions.

Please NOTE: Tomatoes tend to be "wet" when baking, so be sure to let them drain a bit or pat them with a paper towel to soak up moisture. Tomato wetness may also increase baking time, give it a little time to bake and then take a big bite! Enjoy!