Description
Roasted onions are a simple and flavorful side dish, bringing out the natural sweetness and savory notes of onions through caramelization in the oven.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large onions, peeled and halved
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cut the onions in half and place them cut side up on a baking sheet.
- Drizzle the onions with olive oil and sprinkle with salt, pepper, and thyme if using.
- Roast in the oven for 35-45 minutes, or until the onions are golden brown and tender.
- Remove from oven and serve warm.
Notes
- You can use any variety of onions such as yellow, red, or sweet onions.
- Add a splash of balsamic vinegar before roasting for extra depth of flavor.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheated as needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 onion half
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg