Zesty Dijon Grilled Onions
Elevate your grilling game with these Zesty Dijon Grilled Onions, a smoky-sweet side dish bursting with flavor in every bite! Featuring thick rings of tender sweet onions like Vidalia or Walla Walla, this recipe transforms humble vegetables into a gourmet delight with a tangy marinade of Dijon mustard, balsamic vinegar, honey, and fresh thyme. Grilled to perfection, these onions boast irresistible caramelization and charred edges, making them the ultimate topper for burgers, sandwiches, or even as a standalone accompaniment. Ready in just 30 minutes of hands-on prep and cooking, this quick and easy recipe is a must-have for summer barbecues or weeknight dinners. Perfectly balanced with savory and zesty notes, these grilled onions are sure to impress every guest at your next cookout!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces large sweet onions (e.g., Vidalia or Walla Walla)
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 as needed cooking spray or neutral oil
Instructions
Peel the sweet onions and slice them into thick 1/2-inch rings. Keep the rings intact for easier grilling.
In a small bowl, whisk together the Dijon mustard, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, fresh thyme, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to create the marinade.
Place the onion slices in a large dish or resealable plastic bag, and pour the marinade over the onions. Gently coat the onions with the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours for deeper flavor.
Preheat the grill to medium heat (around 375°F/190°C). Lightly coat the grill grates with cooking spray or neutral oil to prevent sticking.
Carefully place the onion rings on the preheated grill. Grill for 6-8 minutes on each side, or until the onions are tender and have beautiful grill marks.
Remove the onions from the grill and transfer them to a serving dish. Drizzle any remaining marinade over the onions, if desired, before serving.
Serve the Zesty Dijon Grilled Onions hot as a side dish, burger topping, or sandwich filling.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
726 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 49.0 g | 63% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.5 g | 32% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1917 mg | 83% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 66.7 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.7 g | 38% | |
| Total Sugars | 40.3 g | ||
| Protein | 7.0 g | 14% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 177 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 862 mg | 18% | |
*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.
