Portions:
8
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 onions, minced
- 1/4 cup maple syrup (preferably amber syrup for its rich flavour)
- 2 cups mini arugula, roughly chopped
- 2 tbsp maple syrup (preferably amber syrup for its rich flavour)
- 2 pears, diced
- Juice of one lemon
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup blue Ermite cheese, crumbled
- Small arugula leaves for garnish
- 8 small crackers for garnish
Method
- In a pan, heat oil over medium heat, add onion and sauté for 1 minute before pouring in the maple syrup.
- Allow the onions to caramelize for 20 minutes; stir frequently. Set aside.
- In a bowl, combine arugula, maple syrup, pear and lemon juice. Salt and pepper.
- Divide into glasses, then top with a layer of crumbled cheese and cooled caramelized onions.
- Garnish with arugula and cracker before serving.
