Red Pepper and Onion Tarts with Dates and Fried Cheese Recipe

Name: Red Pepper and Onion Tarts with Dates and Fried Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 2 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 2 medium white onions, thinly sliced; Salt and freshly ground pepper; 2 medium red bell peppers; 2 Medjool dates, pitted and sliced; 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, lightly toasted; 1/2 teaspoon poppy seeds; 2 large pocketless pita breads, lightly toasted; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1/4 pound Kasseri cheese, sliced 1/4-inch thick and cut into sixteen 1/2-by-2-inch rectangles

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 medium white onions, thinly sliced
Salt and freshly ground pepper
2 medium red bell peppers
2 Medjool dates, pitted and sliced
1 tablespoon sesame seeds, lightly toasted
1/2 teaspoon poppy seeds
2 large pocketless pita breads, lightly toasted
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 pound Kasseri cheese, sliced 1/4-inch thick and cut into sixteen 1/2-by-2-inch rectangles

1
In a deep, medium skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of the butter in 1 tablespoon of the oil.
2
Add the onions and cook over high heat, stirring, until softened, about 5 minutes.
3
Reduce the heat to moderately low and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned, about 30 minutes; add a little water to the pan if the onions seem dry.
4
Season with salt and pepper.
5
Meanwhile, roast the bell peppers directly over a gas flame or under the broiler until soft and charred all over.
6
Transfer the peppers to a bowl, cover with plastic; let stand for 15 minutes.
7
Peel, core and seed the peppers and cut them into 1/2-inch strips.
8
In a bowl, toss the peppers, dates, sesame and poppy seeds with 1/2 tablespoon of the olive oil.
9
Season with salt and pepper.
10
Spread the onions on the pitas and top with the red pepper mixture.
11
Quarter the pitas and arrange on a platter.
12
Dredge the cheese in the flour and shake off any excess.
13
In a medium nonstick skillet or grill pan, melt the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter in the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil.
14
Fry the cheese over moderately high heat, turning once, until golden, 4 minutes.
15
Top each tart with 2 pieces of fried cheese and serve.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 2 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 2 medium white onions, thinly sliced, Salt and freshly ground pepper, and more.

Yes, Red Pepper and Onion Tarts with Dates and Fried Cheese falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Red Pepper and Onion Tarts with Dates and Fried Cheese

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