INGREDIENTS

2 Tbsp. olive oil
2 sweet onions (1 lb. ea.),
thinly sliced
Salt and pepper
1/2 tsp. chopped
fresh thyme leaves
8 center slices (12 in. thick)
country-style bread
4 oz soft fresh goat cheese

TIME

Active time 35 minutes
Total time 45 minutes
Makes 8 appetizer servings

RECIPE

❶ In nonstick 12-inch skillet. heat oil on medium one minute. Stir in onions, with a teaspoon salt. and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; cover and cook 15 minutes or until very soft. stirring occasionally. Uncover and cook 15 to 25 minutes longer or until onions are golden brown, stirring frequently. Stir in thyme; remove pan from heat.
❷ Prepare outdoor grill for direct grilling on medium.
❸ Meanwhile, assemble Panini: Place 4 slices bread on work surface. Spread one-fourth of goat cheese on each slice and top with one-fourth of onion mixture. Top with remaining bread slices.
❹ Place 2 Panini on hot grill grate. Place heavy skillet (preferably cast iron) on top of Panini, press down. and cook 7 to 8 minutes or until bread is toasted and browned on both sides, turning over once. Repeat with remaining two Panini. Cut in halves or quarters to serve.

SERVING

EACH SERVING About 190 calories.
7 g protein, 24 g carbohydrate.
8 g total fat (3 g saturated).
3 g fiber. 7 mg cholesterol.
375 mg sodium.