Honey Baked Red Onions
Elevate your side dish game with these Honey Baked Red Onions, a savory-sweet masterpiece that's as visually stunning as it is delicious. Tender red onions are halved and baked to perfection in a luscious glaze of honey, balsamic vinegar, and fresh thyme, creating a harmonious balance of caramelized sweetness and tangy depth. A final touch of butter adds richness, while olive oil ensures the onions turn beautifully golden. With just 10 minutes of prep and a hands-off bake time, this recipe is a perfect choice for holiday feasts, elegant dinner parties, or even as a gourmet topping for grilled meats and salads. Bursting with flavor and natural sweetness, Honey Baked Red Onions are a must-try side dish that reimagines onions in the most delightful way.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 whole Red onions
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 3 tablespoons Honey
- 2 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tablespoon Butter
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Peel the red onions, trim the tops and bottoms, and slice them in half vertically (from root to stem).
Place the halved onions face-up in a baking dish, arranging them snugly in a single layer.
Drizzle the olive oil evenly over the onions, letting it seep between the layers.
In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, balsamic vinegar, salt, pepper, and fresh thyme leaves until well combined.
Pour the honey-balsamic mixture over the onions, making sure each onion half is coated evenly.
Dot small amounts of butter on top of each onion half for added richness.
Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
Remove the foil and baste the onions with the pan juices. Return to the oven, uncovered, and roast for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the onions are golden and caramelized.
Remove the onions from the oven and let them rest for 5 minutes. Serve warm as a side dish or use them as a topping for your favorite dishes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
819 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 40.3 g | 52% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.7 g | 53% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 33 mg | 11% | |
| Sodium | 2468 mg | 107% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 114.4 g | 42% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.6 g | 41% | |
| Total Sugars | 90.2 g | ||
| Protein | 7.5 g | 15% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 166 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 2.4 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 1002 mg | 21% | |
*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.
