Roasted Red Onions
Tender with caramelized edges, these sweet Roasted Red Onions are a delicious and versatile side dish that go with almost anything.
Servings: 4
Calories: 135kcal
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds red onions
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450° F.
- Cut each onion in half, then place onions cut side down and slice off each end.
- Peel off papery skin, then cut onions in ¾-inch-thick wedges.
- Put onion wedges in a large bowl, and add olive oil, salt and pepper.
- Toss until wedges separate a bit and are evenly coated in oil.
- Line a sheet pan with parchment paper or nonstick foil.
- Distribute onions on the sheet pan in a single layer.
- Roast for 15 minutes, then stir.
- Roast for an additional 10-15 minutes, depending on how caramelized you want the edges of your onions to be.
Notes
Storage Tips:
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Expert Tips:
Add herbs like rosemary or thyme to the onions, or season them with spices like chili powder, garlic salt, curry powder, or smoked paprika. You can also add a splash or two of balsamic vinegar to your sliced red onions to make balsamic roasted onions. Don’t crowd the onions onto a small baking sheet—they need to be distributed in a single layer so that they caramelize rather than steam. Using nonstick foil or parchment paper on your baking sheet makes cleanup easy. Plus, the onions won’t stick to your pan.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Expert Tips:
Add herbs like rosemary or thyme to the onions, or season them with spices like chili powder, garlic salt, curry powder, or smoked paprika. You can also add a splash or two of balsamic vinegar to your sliced red onions to make balsamic roasted onions. Don’t crowd the onions onto a small baking sheet—they need to be distributed in a single layer so that they caramelize rather than steam. Using nonstick foil or parchment paper on your baking sheet makes cleanup easy. Plus, the onions won’t stick to your pan.
Nutrition
Calories: 135kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 163mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g
