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Description
A simple and flavorful recipe for roasting whole onions until tender and caramelized, perfect as a side dish.
Ingredients
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- 4 medium-sized onions
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze or honey (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Peel the onions. Trim the top and bottom ends, leaving the root intact on one end. Make a small “X” incision on the top of each onion.
- Toss the onions with olive oil, sea salt, black pepper, and thyme leaves until evenly coated.
- Arrange the seasoned onions on the baking sheet.
- Roast for 45-60 minutes, until very tender and caramelized.
- Optional: Drizzle with balsamic glaze or honey during the last 5-10 minutes of baking or after removing from the oven.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- Onion varieties like yellow, red, or sweet onions (e.g., Vidalia) work well.
- Roasting time may vary based on onion size.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 60 min
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 onion
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg