Microwave Baked Onions
Transform your weekday dinners with this quick and flavorful recipe for Microwave Baked Onions! This simple side dish takes just minutes to prepare, making it perfect for busy nights. Whole yellow onions are steamed to tender perfection right in the microwave, enriched with buttery goodness and seasoned with a touch of salt and pepper. A quick garnish of fresh parsley adds a pop of color and brightness, making these onions not only delicious but visually appealing. Ready in under 10 minutes, these buttery baked onions are versatile enough to pair with roasted meats, grilled vegetables, or even as a savory topping for burgers and sandwiches. Effortless, flavorful, and utterly satisfying—this is comfort food made easy!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium yellow onions
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (optional, chopped)
Instructions
Peel the onions and cut a shallow cross-shaped slit (about 1/2 inch deep) into the top of each onion.
Place each onion onto a microwave-safe plate or dish. Make sure the onions are evenly spaced to cook properly.
Insert 1 tablespoon of butter into the slit of each onion. Sprinkle each onion with salt and pepper to taste.
Cover the plate tightly with microwave-safe plastic wrap or a microwave-safe lid to help steam the onions.
Microwave on high for 6-8 minutes, depending on the size of the onions. Check for doneness by piercing the onions with a fork; they should be tender but not mushy.
Carefully remove the plastic wrap or lid (be cautious of hot steam) and let the onions rest for 2 minutes.
Garnish with chopped parsley if desired, and serve the onions warm as a side dish or topping.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
586 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 48.4 g | 62% | |
| Saturated Fat | 28.0 g | 140% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 124 mg | 41% | |
| Sodium | 1205 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 41.7 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.8 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.8 g | ||
| Protein | 5.3 g | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 97 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 670 mg | 14% | |
*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.
