Roasted Caramelized Balsamic Onions
Elevate your dinner game with these Roasted Caramelized Balsamic Onions, a side dish that’s as elegant as it is effortless. This recipe transforms simple yellow onions into a tender, flavor-packed delight with the help of a rich balsamic glaze made from olive oil, brown sugar, and tangy vinegar. Slowly roasted to perfection, the onions develop a golden caramelization that intensifies their natural sweetness, while a touch of fresh thyme adds a fragrant finish. Perfect for pairing with roasted meats or serving atop salads, this dish requires just 10 minutes of prep and is sure to impress guests with its complex flavors and gorgeous presentation. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or looking to freshen up your weeknight meals, these perfectly caramelized balsamic onions are a must-try addition to your culinary repertoire.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 large Yellow onions
- 3 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Brown sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Fresh thyme (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Peel the onions and slice them in half lengthwise. If they are very large, you can quarter them.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, brown sugar, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Place the onions cut-side up in a baking dish large enough to hold them in a single layer.
Pour the balsamic mixture evenly over the onions, ensuring they are well coated.
Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil and roast in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
Remove the foil and baste the onions with the juices in the dish. Return the dish to the oven uncovered and roast for an additional 15 minutes or until the onions are tender and caramelized.
Remove the onions from the oven and let them cool for 5 minutes. Garnish with fresh thyme if desired before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
570 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.6 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.6 g | 23% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1217 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 74.1 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.6 g | 38% | |
| Total Sugars | 41.6 g | ||
| Protein | 6.9 g | 14% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 157 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 2.1 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 1006 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.
