Pissaladiere

(Makes 4), Knob of butter, 1 large red onion, finely sliced, 1 tsp mixed herbs, 2 tbsp
tomato puree, 4 wholemeal pitta breads, 50g tin of anchovies, 2 tbsp black olives, pitted
and sliced, 50g hard strong cheese, grated, Pepper,
Preheat the oven to 180C/350F/gas mark four. Melt the butter in a saucepan on a low
heat, then add the onions and herbs.
Cook for 10-15 minutes, until the onions are soft, translucent and sweet.
Thinly spread a small amount of tomato puree across each pitta bread, then top with the
onions.
Drain the anchovies and arrange across the bed of onions. Place two or three slices of
olive between each anchovy.
Top with cheese, season with pepper and bake in the oven for 12 minutes, until the pitta
is crispy around the outside and the cheese is melted and golden.