Grilled Balsamic Onions
Elevate your grilling game with these irresistible Grilled Balsamic Onions, the perfect blend of sweet, smoky, and tangy flavors! Made with tender, caramelized slices of sweet onions—like Vidalia or yellow onions—this recipe features a simple yet flavorful marinade of balsamic vinegar, olive oil, and a touch of honey for natural sweetness. Grilled to perfection in just 20 minutes, these onion rings boast beautiful char marks and a deep caramelized flavor. Sprinkle with fresh thyme for an optional herbal finish, and serve them as a savory side dish, burger topping, or tasty addition to salads. Quick, easy, and packed with deliciously bold flavors, these balsamic onions are sure to become a summertime grilling favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pcs large sweet onions (e.g., Vidalia or yellow onions)
- 4 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp honey (optional, for sweetness)
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
Peel the onions and slice them into 1/2-inch thick rings, keeping the rings intact.
In a small bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, honey (if using), kosher salt, and black pepper.
Brush both sides of each onion ring generously with the balsamic mixture.
Carefully place the onion rings on the preheated grill. Grill each side for about 8–10 minutes, or until the onions are soft, caramelized, and have grill marks. Use a spatula to flip them carefully to avoid breaking the rings.
Once cooked, transfer the grilled onions to a serving plate and optionally sprinkle them with fresh thyme leaves for added flavor.
Serve warm as a side dish or topping, and enjoy the sweet, smoky, and tangy flavors!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
210 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 7.2 g | 9% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.0 g | 5% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 164 mg | 7% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 35.4 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.2 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.6 g | ||
| Protein | 3.6 g | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 76 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 1.0 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 464 mg | 10% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
