Grilled Pitas With Caramelized Onions and Goat Cheese

• olive oil↗4 tablespoons
• vidalia onions↗2 lbs

  coarsely chopped (about 3 large)

• sugar↗1 teaspoon
• salt↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• dried tarragon1⁄4 teaspoon
• dried thyme↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• (6 inch) pita bread, cut horizontally in half4
• soft fresh goat cheese↗6 -7 ounces

  crumbled

• chopped fresh parsley1 tablespoon

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   In a large nonstick skillet, warm 2 tablespoons of the olive oil over medium heat.

2. 2

   Add onions, sugar, salt, and cook stirring frequently, until onions are very soft, about 15 minutes.

3. 3

   Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, stirring often until onions are golden brown, about 20 minutes longer.

4. 4

   Preheat grill.

5. 5

   In a cup stir together the remaining 2 tablespoons oil, tarragon, and thyme.

6. 6

   Brush cut sides of pitas with the herb mixture.

7. 7

   Sprinkle the goat cheese crumbs over the pitas and top with the caramelized onions.

8. 8

   Place pitas on grill rack over low heat, and grill until bottoms are crisp and topping is heated through, about 3 minutes.

9. 9

   To serve sprinkle with parsley and cut into wedges.