Onions Baked in Their Papers
Experience rustic simplicity with 'Onions Baked in Their Papers,' a recipe that highlights the natural sweetness and mellow flavor of baked yellow onions. With minimal prep and just a handful of pantry staples—including olive oil, salt, and freshly cracked black pepper—this dish lets the humble onion take center stage. Baked in their skins to lock in moisture and deepen their flavor, these tender, caramelized onions are a perfect side dish for any meal or an elegant topping for roasted meats and vegetables. Garnish with fresh thyme for a fragrant finishing touch, and enjoy the incredible aroma that fills your kitchen while they cook. Ready in just over an hour, this easy-to-make yet sophisticated recipe is a true celebration of slow roasting and simple ingredients.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces medium yellow onions (unpeeled)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Rinse and pat the unpeeled onions dry with a paper towel. Ensure the skins are intact as they will help insulate the onions while roasting.
Place the onions in a baking dish or on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Drizzle the olive oil evenly over the onions and sprinkle with salt and black pepper.
Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil to seal in moisture during cooking.
Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until the onions are soft and tender when pierced with a knife.
Remove the baked onions from the oven and let them rest for 5 minutes before carefully peeling away their outer paper layers.
Serve the onions whole as a side dish or sliced open with a garnish of fresh thyme if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
178 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.4 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1196 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 41.7 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.8 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.8 g | ||
| Protein | 4.9 g | 10% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 84 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 652 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.
