Description
Succulent balsamic roasted onions highlight Mediterranean culinary magic with caramelized elegance. Robust flavors and simple preparation invite home cooks to explore delightful side dish possibilities.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 small or 4 medium sweet onions
- 1/3 cup (79 ml) balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) butter
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil
- 2 tbsps dry white wine
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 2 tbsps chopped fresh green herbs (parsley, thyme, or oregano)
- salt (to taste)
- pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F, preparing for a roasted onion transformation.
- Carefully remove outer skin from onions, slicing them precisely in half crosswise.
- Select a spacious ovenproof casserole dish and create a flavor base by mixing olive oil and butter.
- Craft a luxurious liquid mixture by whisking balsamic vinegar, white wine, salt, sugar, and pepper into the oil-butter blend.
- Position onion halves cut-side down in a single, organized layer within the seasoned dish.
- Shield the dish with aluminum foil and roast for 20 minutes, allowing initial softening of the onions.
- Carefully extract the dish from the oven, gently flipping each onion half and generously basting with the aromatic pan juices.
- Return uncovered dish to the oven, continuing roasting for an additional 20-25 minutes until onions develop a rich, caramelized exterior and become tender throughout.
- Remove roasted onions from oven, letting them rest momentarily before serving warm or at ambient temperature, elegantly garnished with fresh chopped herbs.
Notes
- Slice onions evenly to ensure uniform cooking and consistent caramelization across all pieces.
- Choose sweet onions like Vidalia or Walla Walla for a more mellow, rich flavor profile that complements the balsamic glaze.
- Select high-quality balsamic vinegar with a deep, complex taste to elevate the overall dish’s richness and depth.
- Adjust cooking time based on onion size and desired tenderness, checking periodically to prevent burning or overcooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 123 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg