Description
Caramelized Balsamic Onions are an exquisite side dish that brings a perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors to your meals. Ideal for enhancing everything from grilled steaks to fresh salads, these onions transform into a luscious, syrupy delight when roasted with balsamic vinegar. Their glossy appearance and rich taste make them a must-have for dinner parties or a simple weeknight meal. With minimal effort, you can impress your guests and elevate your culinary creations with this versatile recipe.
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ⅓ cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons dry white wine (or reduced-sodium chicken broth or water)
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 4 medium yellow onions (about 1 ½ pounds total)
- 1 bunch fresh thyme leaves
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a baking dish, combine melted butter and olive oil. Whisk in balsamic vinegar, white wine (or broth/water), sugar, salt, and pepper until blended.
- Peel the onions, keeping root ends intact, slice them in half from stem to root, and place cut-side up in the baking dish over the glaze.
- Cover loosely with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove foil; turn onions cut-side down in the glaze and bake uncovered for another 20–25 minutes until tender and syrupy.
- Before serving, turn onions cut-side up and garnish with fresh thyme if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ½ cup (120g)
- Calories: 132
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 166mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg