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Deliciously Healthy Dishes from

Sweet to Savory

Caramelized Onion, Mozzarella, Prune and Thyme Flatbreads
FAMILY FEATURES Caramelized Onion, To make caramelized onions:
upplementing meals and snacks with powerful, versatile Mozzarella, Prune and Preheat oven to 400 F.
ingredients can take healthy eating from bland and boring to Thyme Flatbreads In large stockpot over medium-
Sdelicious and adventurous. low heat, warm oil and melt
Take your breakfasts, appetizers, dinners and desserts to new Prep time: 15 minutes butter. Add onions and cover;
heights while maintaining nutrition goals with naturally nutritious Cook time: 1 hour, 30 minutes cook 20-25 minutes, stirring
and surprisingly versatile California Prunes. Rich and smooth with an Yield: 4 flatbreads occasionally. Add thyme sprigs
ability to enhance both sweet and savory flavors, they can expand your Caramelized Onions: and season with salt, to taste;
menu with nearly endless powerful pairing options. 2 tablespoons olive oil turn pan lid slightly ajar. Place
One serving of 4-5 prunes packs a powerful punch of vitamins, 1/2 cup butter pot in oven 1 hour, stirring
minerals, antioxidants and fiber. Together, these nutrients form a web 6 large yellow sweet occasionally.
of vital functions that support overall health. onions, sliced into thin To make flatbreads: Preheat
Whole, diced or pureed, the versa tility of prunes allows you to enhance half circles oven to broil. On sheet pan,
the flavor of recipes from morning to night in dishes like Citrus Breakfast 3 sprigs fresh thyme toast flatbreads under broiler
Toast, which brings together vitamin B6 and copper from prunes and coarse kosher salt, 4 minutes, or until toasted,
vitamin C from citrus to support a healthy immune system. to taste flipping halfway through.
Try Caramelized Onion, Mozzarella, Prune and Thyme Flatbreads
Spread 1/4 cup of caramelized
for a tasty family meal, and while you wait for dinner to cook, you can Flatbreads: onions over each toasted flatbread.
serve up Prune, Mozzarella and Basil Skewers. These easy appetizers 4 personal flatbreads
provide several key nutrients. Mozzarella is a good source of calcium 1 cup caramelized onions Refrigerate leftover onions.
and prunes provide vitamin K and copper, all of which support overall 4 ounces fresh mozzarella Tear mozzarella and place over
bone health. 10 California Prunes, onions. Divide prunes among flat-
Make dessert a bit better for you but equally delectable with diced small breads and place flatbreads under
a vegan option like gluten-free, plant-based Prune and Almond 1 tablespoon fresh broiler 4-6 minutes until cheese has
Truffles. The soluble fiber in prunes helps lower serum cholesterol thyme leaves melted and is beginning to brown.
and blunt the effects of excessive sod ium in the diet. Nuts like sea salt, to taste Sprinkle flatbreads with fresh
almonds provide good fats that help lower the risk for heart disease. coarsely ground black thyme and season with salt and
Find more recipe ideas at CaliforniaPrunes.org. pepper, to taste pepper, to taste.
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