• 1 Tbs. olive oil
• 2 large red onions, cut into 1/2 inch slices
• 1 cup vegetable stock
• 1/4 lb. blue cheese, crumbled
• 1/4 cup dried breadcrumbs
• 2 Tbs. port wine (optional)
• 2 Tbs. unsalted butter

Heat oil in a heavy nonstick skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion slices in a single layer 2-3 minutes per side or until browned. Add stock and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium low. Cover skillet and simmer 10 minutes or until onions are tender. Transfer onion slices to a baking dish. Add wine to same skillet, stirring with a wooden spoon to deglaze. Simmer 2 minutes or until mixture is reduced to 1/2 cup. Remove from heat. Whisk in butter 1 Tbs. at a time. Turn on broiler. Season onion slices with salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle with blue cheese and breadcrumbs. Place under broiler 1 minute or until breadcrumbs are golden brown. Serve sauce over onions.

Per serving: calories 260, fat 18.0g, 61% calories from fat, cholesterol 37mg, protein 8.6g, carbohydrates 17.5g, fiber 1.8g, sugar 7.9g, sodium 526mg, diet points 6.8.

Dietary Exchanges: Milk: 0.0, Vegetable: 2.3, Fruit: 0.0, Bread: 0.3, Lean meat: 0.9, Fat: 3.0, Sugar: 0.0, Very lean meat protein: 0.0

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