Savory Beet and Goat Cheese Tart

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 large yellow onion, very thinly sliced (about 2 cups)
• 1 refrigerated pie crust (half of 15-ounce package)
• 1 jar (16 ounces) Aunt Nellie’s Sliced Pickled Beets, well drained (See Note)
• 1 package (8 ounces) herb and garlic-flavored goat cheese
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
• Grated or shredded lemon peel (optional)

Directions

Makes 10 to 12 servings.

1. Preheat oven to 450˚F.  In large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat.  Add onions; cook and stir until softened and golden brown about 15 minutes, reducing heat if necessary.  Remove from heat.
2. Unroll crust and place on ungreased baking sheet.  Spread onions evenly over crust, leaving a 1-inch border.  Arrange beets over onions and dot with goat cheese.  Sprinkle with thyme.
3. Fold pastry edge over beets crimping edges, leaving center uncovered.  Bake until crust is golden, about 20 minutes.
4. To serve, slice into wedges and garnish with thyme and lemon peel, if desired.