Recipe: Roasted Onions
Description:
Roasted onions, a simple yet incredibly flavorful side dish, perfectly complementing roasted pork or beef with their heavenly aroma wafting through the kitchen. This recipe is incredibly easy to prepare, requiring just a handful of ingredients and minimal effort, making it an ideal addition to your weeknight dinner rotation. Plus, it’s low in protein, low in cholesterol, and packed with wholesome goodness, making it a healthy choice for you and your family.
Ingredients:
- 6 onions
- Beef bouillon granules
- Butter
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 44
- Fat: 0.1g
- Saturated Fat: 0.1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 4.4mg
- Carbohydrates: 10.3g
- Fiber: 1.9g
- Sugar: 4.7g
- Protein: 1.2g
Cooking Time: 1 hour
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour and 10 minutes
Servings: 6
Keywords: Low Protein, Low Cholesterol, Healthy, Weeknight, Oven, Less than 4 Hours, Easy
Instructions:
| Step | Description | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Preheat oven to 350°F. | 0 minutes |
| 2 | Slice across the stalk end of each onion to create a level surface. | 5 minutes |
| 3 | Sprinkle beef bouillon granules over the exposed area of each onion. | 3 minutes |
| 4 | Place a thin slice of butter on top of each onion. | 2 minutes |
| 5 | Stand the prepared onions upright in a baking dish. | 0 minutes |
| 6 | Bake in the preheated oven for 60 minutes, or until the onions are tender and caramelized. | 60 minutes |
Step-by-Step Instructions:
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Preheat Oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). This ensures that your oven is hot and ready for roasting the onions to perfection.
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Prepare Onions: To prepare the onions, slice a small portion off the stalk end of each onion to create a flat surface, allowing them to stand upright in the baking dish. This step ensures stability during baking.
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Season with Bouillon: Sprinkle beef bouillon granules over the exposed area of each onion. The bouillon adds a depth of savory flavor to the onions as they roast, enhancing their natural sweetness.
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Add Butter: Top each onion with a thin slice of butter. The butter not only contributes to the rich flavor but also helps in caramelizing the onions as they roast, resulting in deliciously golden and tender onions.
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Arrange in Baking Dish: Stand the prepared onions upright in a baking dish, ensuring they are evenly spaced apart to allow for even cooking. Choose a dish that accommodates all the onions without overcrowding, allowing them to roast evenly.
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Roast: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and roast the onions for approximately 60 minutes, or until they are tender and caramelized. Keep an eye on them towards the end of the cooking time to prevent over-browning.
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Serve: Once roasted to perfection, remove the onions from the oven and serve them hot as a delightful side dish alongside your favorite roasted meats or as a flavorful addition to salads, sandwiches, or pasta dishes.
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Enjoy: Sit back, relax, and savor the irresistible aroma and flavor of these roasted onions, knowing that you’ve created a simple yet sensational dish that’s sure to impress your family and friends.
Whether you’re cooking a weeknight dinner or hosting a special gathering, these roasted onions are sure to elevate any meal with their savory sweetness and melt-in-your-mouth texture. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to indulge in the deliciousness of homemade roasted onions.
