
Balsamic-Roasted Onions Recipe

Balsamic-Roasted Onions
Serves 6-8
Ingredients:
- 3 large or 4 medium yellow onions, peeled, ends trimmed and cut in half crosswise (through the equator)
- 4 Tbsp Metropolitan Market Extra Virgin Olive Oil, divided use
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 Tbsp Metropolitan Market Balsamic Vinegar
- Chopped fresh thyme, marjoram, or other soft herb
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 375° F. Adjust oven rack to middle position.
- Heat a large (12-inch) cast iron skillet or other oven-proof skillet over medium to medium-high heat. Add 3 Tbsp olive oil or enough to generously coat bottom of pan.
- Place onion halves in pan, cut side down. Cook for 3-4 minutes or until cut sides are browned. With a spatula, carefully flip onions. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Drizzle with 1-2 Tbsp olive oil and 1-2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar. Add 2 Tbsp water to bottom of pan.
- With oven mitts, carefully transfer skillet to oven. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until onions are soft.
- Serve warm, sprinkled with fresh herbs and another drizzle of balsamic vinegar, if you like.
- Cook’s Tip:
- To oven-roast in a baking dish: Preheat oven to 400° F. Cover a shallow casserole dish with 3 Tbsp olive oil. Add onion halves, cut side up. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, drizzle with 1 Tbsp olive oil and 2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar. Add 2 Tbsp water to bottom of pan. Cover tightly with foil. Roast for 30 minutes or until onions are soft. Uncover and return to oven and roast for 5 to 10 minutes or until golden brown on top. Remove from oven and serve as directed in step 4.
Nutrition:
Amount Per Serving (based on 8 servings)Calories: 90
Fat: 7 g
Saturated Fat: 1 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Sodium: 0 mg
Carbohydrates: 8 g
Fiber: 1 g
Sugar: 5 g
Protein: 1 g
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