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Mediterranean Pissaladière Focaccia
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Prep: 30 min • Cook: 35 min. This Mediterranean Pissaladière Focaccia offers a delightful blend of the classic Nicoise tart with the rustic charm of Italian focaccia. A light, airy focaccia bread serves as the perfect base for a rich topping of slow-cooked sweet caramelized onions, juicy cherry tomatoes, briny Kalamata olives, and aromatic rosemary, all brought together with a generous drizzle of good quality olive oil. This heartier, bread-centric rendition of a French classic is ideal for an appetizer, light lunch, or a flavorful side dish.
- Preparation time
- 30 min
- Cooking time
- 35 min
- Total time
- 1 hr 5 min
- Servings
- 8
- Course
- Appetizer
- Complexity
- Easy
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Ingredients
- 18oz focaccia dough(store-bought or homemade)
- 3 pcs onions(large, thinly sliced)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes(halved)
- 1/2 cup kalamata olives(pitted and halved)
- 2 tbsp fresh rosemary(finely chopped)
- 4 tbsp olive oil(plus extra for drizzling)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper(freshly ground)
Instructions
Preparation
- If using homemade focaccia dough, prepare it according to your recipe and let it rise. If using store-bought, allow it to come to room temperature.
- Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
Cooking the Topping
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add the thinly sliced onions, salt, and pepper. Cook slowly, stirring occasionally, for 20-25 minutes, or until the onions are deeply caramelized and very soft. Remove from heat and set aside.
Assembling and Baking
- Lightly oil a baking sheet or a 9x13 inch baking pan with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Gently press and stretch the focaccia dough into the prepared pan, creating dimples across the surface with your fingertips.
- Spread the caramelized onions evenly over the focaccia dough. Arrange the halved cherry tomatoes and Kalamata olives on top of the onions.
- Sprinkle the chopped fresh rosemary over the topping. Drizzle the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil evenly over the focaccia.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the focaccia is golden brown and cooked through. The exact time may vary depending on your oven and the thickness of the dough.
Serving
- Once baked, remove the Mediterranean Pissaladière Focaccia from the oven. Let it cool for a few minutes on a wire rack.
- Slice into squares or rectangles and serve warm, with an optional extra drizzle of olive oil.
Nutrition
- Servings
- 8
- Serving size (imperial)
- 5.3 oz
| Nutrient | Per serving | Per 100 g | Total (8 servings) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 320 kcal | 213.3 kcal | 2,560 kcal |
| Protein | 6.5 g | 4.3 g | 52 g |
| Fat | 15 g | 10 g | 120 g |
| Carbs | 40 g | 26.7 g | 320 g |
Tips
- Don't rush the onion caramelization process; low and slow heat brings out the best sweetness.
- For extra crispiness, you can brush the edges of the focaccia with a little more olive oil halfway t
- This dish is delicious warm or at room temperature, making it great for picnics or parties.
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