Whole30 Savory Baked Onion
Transform your dinner table with these Whole30 Savory Baked Onions—a simple yet elegant side dish that’s bursting with rich, caramelized flavors. Perfectly roasted yellow onions are sliced into a delicate flower shape, allowing a blend of olive oil, ghee, garlic, fresh thyme, rosemary, and a touch of balsamic vinegar to infuse every layer with bold, savory goodness. This recipe is entirely Whole30-compliant, gluten-free, and paleo-friendly, making it an excellent addition to healthy meal plans or holiday spreads. With just 10 minutes of prep and minimal ingredients, these tender, golden-brown baked onions serve as a show-stopping accompaniment to roasted meats or a delightful standalone dish for onion lovers.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 large yellow onions
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons ghee
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Peel the onions and cut a small slice off the bottom so they can sit flat. Using a sharp knife, make four cuts from the top toward the bottom of each onion, being careful not to cut all the way through. This will create a flower-like appearance.
In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, ghee, minced garlic, thyme, rosemary, salt, and black pepper.
Place the onions in a baking dish, root side down. Drizzle the olive oil and herb mixture over the top of each onion, making sure to gently separate the layers so the mixture seeps in.
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the onions are tender and slightly caramelized on the edges.
Drizzle the balsamic vinegar over the baked onions and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
778 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 56.8 g | 73% | |
| Saturated Fat | 22.4 g | 112% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 80 mg | 27% | |
| Sodium | 2389 mg | 104% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 61.7 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.0 g | 39% | |
| Total Sugars | 28.9 g | ||
| Protein | 7.6 g | 15% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 177 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 1.7 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 1014 mg | 22% | |
*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.
