Caramelized Onion and Vegetable Appetizer
1 serving
15 minutes
The appetizer of caramelized onion and vegetables is a refined blend of flavors inspired by French cuisine. Leeks, gently caramelized with cane sugar and butter, acquire sweetness and rich aroma. Tender mushrooms and shallots are added, while fresh cherry tomatoes and green onions provide juiciness and freshness to the dish. A light touch of cream makes the texture silky, and basil, if used, adds subtle spicy notes. This dish is perfect as an elegant appetizer before the main meal or as an accompaniment to a glass of wine. It can be served with arugula or corn kernels, creating a vibrant contrast of flavors and textures. French cuisine is renowned for its exquisite combinations, and this recipe is a worthy embodiment of its philosophy.
1
Melt butter in a pan.
- Butter: 2 tablespoons
2
Chop the leek, pour it into the pan, sprinkle with brown sugar, and stir for a couple of minutes.
- White part of leek: 1 piece
- Cane sugar: to taste
3
Finely chop the shallots and mushrooms, and add them to the leeks.
- Shallots: 1 piece
- Fresh champignons: 1 piece
4
Chop fresh green onion feathers and tomatoes separately (whether cherry or regular, just make sure they are very sweet and a bit soft), mix them, add salt, and drizzle with olive oil (don't be stingy!).
- Green onion with bulb: 1 piece
- Cherry tomatoes: 3 pieces
- Salt: to taste
- Olive oil: to taste
5
The vegetables in the pan should turn golden, add tomatoes and green onions, and sauté lightly again.
- Cherry tomatoes: 3 pieces
- Green onion with bulb: 1 piece
6
We add cream (just a little, to give tenderness and softness to the dish).
- Cream 10%: to taste
7
If desired, you can add a little basil, but be careful. No acidity (lemon, balsamic)!!
- Green: to taste
8
You can serve it decorated with corn and arugula — to your taste.