Caramelized Balsamic Onions

Pair these roasted onions with grilled steak or shrimp for a restaurant-worthy dinner.

Caramelized Balsamic Onions
Prep Time:
20 mins
Bake Time:
50 mins
Total Time:
1 hrs 10 mins
Servings:
8

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoon butter, melted

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • cup balsamic vinegar

  • 2 tablespoon dry white wine, reduced-sodium chicken broth, or water

  • 1 tablespoon sugar

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

  • 4 medium yellow onions (about 1 1/2 pounds total)

  • Fresh thyme leaves (optional)

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F. In 3-quart rectangular baking dish combine butter and olive oil. Whisk in vinegar, wine, sugar, salt, and pepper. Set aside.

  2. Peel off papery outer layers of onions, but do not cut off either end. Cut onions in half from stem through root end. Place onions in dish, cut sides up. Cover loosely with foil and bake for 30 minutes.

  3. Remove foil. Using tongs, carefully turn onions over to cut sides down. Bake, uncovered, for 20 to 25 minutes longer or until onions are tender and balsamic mixture is thickened and caramelized. Serve cut sides up. If desired, sprinkle with fresh thyme.

To Make Ahead:

Prepare onions as directed. Cool, cover, and chill for up to 24 hours. To reheat, preheat oven to 325°F. Bake, covered, about 40 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

81 Calories
5g Fat
9g Carbs
1g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 81
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5g 6%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 8mg 3%
Sodium 103mg 4%
Total Carbohydrate 9g 3%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 1g
Vitamin C 4.1mg 21%
Calcium 20.2mg 2%
Iron 0.2mg 1%
Potassium 96mg 2%
Folate, total 12.1mcg
Vitamin B-6 0.1mg

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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