Prep time: 20 mins | Bake time: 50 mins | Total time: 1 hr 10 mins | Servings: 8
I love these caramelized balsamic onions! They are a super perfect pair with grilled steak or shrimp. Easily serve a restaurant-quality meal with these simple caramelized balsamic onions. If you want to impress your family or guests, this is recipe is your perfect option!
INGREDIENTS :
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 2 tbsp butter, melted
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4 medium yellow onions (about 1 1/2 lbs total)
- ⅓ c. balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsp dry white wine, reduced-sodium chicken broth, or water
- Fresh thyme leaves (optional)
- ¼ tsp salt
- ⅛ tsp freshly ground black pepper
DIRECTIONS :
Step 1: Prepare the oven. Preheat it to 425 degrees F.
Step 2: Combine the butter and olive oil in a 3-quart rectangular baking dish. Stir in the vinegar, wine, sugar, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
Step 3: After peeling the outer layers of the onion, make sure not to cut either end. Instead, slice the onion in half from the stem through the root end. In the dish, put the onions, cut-side up, loosely covering with foil. Then, place in the preheated oven and bake the onions for about 30 minutes.
Step 4: Uncover and very carefully flip the onions over using tongs. Return to the oven and continue to bake for an additional 20 to 25 minutes or until the onions are tender and the balsamic mixture has caramelized and thickened.
Step 5: Remove from the oven when done and serve the onions cut-sides up. Sprinkle the onions with fresh thyme if desired. Enjoy!
To Make Ahead:
- To make this in advance, prep the onions as directed. Let it cool before covering. Place in the fridge to chill for up to 24 hours. When ready to serve, reheat it to 325 degrees F for about 40 minutes, covered until completely heated.
Nutrition Facts:
Per Serving: 81 calories; fat 5g; cholesterol 8mg; saturated fat 2g; carbohydrates 9g; mono fat 2g; insoluble fiber 1g; sugars 6g; protein 1g; vitamin a 97.2IU; vitamin c 4.1mg; vitamin b6 0.1mg; folate 12.1mcg; sodium 103mg; potassium 96mg; calcium 20.2mg; iron 0.2mg.
