Mediterranean Spread

I had an old friend over today, and decided to make a light snack. I used the flatbread recipe to put a Mediterranean spread over. This spread is great warm or cold, and has a fresh but savory flavor. It's easy to make, and will impress any guest.

Mediterranean Spread

1 chopped tomato
1/2 chopped cucumber
1 chopped medium sized yellow onion
2 cloves chopped garlic
2 tbsp. canola oil or water
Salt to taste

1. Warm a medium to large frying pan with canola oil or water over medium heat. If you use water, use a non-stick or better a hard anodized pan.
2. When the pan is warmed, add onions and garlic.
3. Cook the onions and garlic until they are caramelized (or a nice brown color) stirring often.
4. Add cucumber and tomato to pan. Cook until the cucumber starts to look a little transparent.
5. Turn off heat, and let the pan cool for a few minutes.
6. Pour the vegetables into a food processor, and blend until smooth.
7. If you want your spread to be a little thicker, pour the blended mixture back into the pan and add 1 tbsp. of arrow root powder, or cornstarch if you do not have any. Heat until it thickens to desired consistency.

I put this spread over the Mediterranean flatbread. The flatbread was hot and fresh with the hot spread, and even as it cooled it was great. This recipe is a great crowd pleaser.