Bruschetta with Caramelized Onions
Bruschetta with Caramelized Onions is a savory Italian appetizer featuring toasted bread topped with slow-cooked, sweet onions and often finished with herbs or cheese. It typically includes rustic bread, olive oil, onions, salt, and optional additions like balsamic glaze or fresh thyme. The dish originates from Italy, where bruschetta has been a traditional way to use up stale bread.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is moderately high in carbohydrates from the bread, with healthy fats from olive oil and minimal protein unless cheese is added. It provides some fiber from the onions and antioxidants from the olive oil, with a rough calorie estimate of 150-250 per serving depending on portion size and toppings.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 250 kcal |
| Protein | 6 g |
| Carbs | 30 g |
| Fat | 12 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 5 g |
| Sodium | 380 mg |
| Potassium | 180 mg |
| Vitamin C | 8 mg |
| Iron | 1.8 mg |
| Calcium | 60 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.15 mg |
| Folate | 40 µg |
| Manganese | 0.4 mg |
| Selenium | 10 µg |
Per 2 slices (approx. 120 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Caramelized onions undergo a natural chemical transformation that brings out deep sweetness without added sugar, making this a flavorful yet simple preparation. Nutritionally, the slow-cooking process increases the availability of certain antioxidants in onions, enhancing their health benefits.
