Description
Elevate your meals with these delectable Caramelized Balsamic Onions, a sweet and tangy side dish perfect for any occasion. Their luscious, glossy finish and rich flavor profile make them an ideal pairing for meats, sandwiches, or salads. This simple yet impressive recipe transforms ordinary onions into a gourmet delight that will surely impress your guests and family alike.
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 1/2 pounds total)
- 1 bunch fresh thyme leaves
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a baking dish, combine melted butter and olive oil. Whisk in balsamic vinegar, white wine (or broth), sugar, salt, and pepper.
- Peel onions, slice in half from stem to root, and place cut-side up in the baking dish.
- Cover loosely with foil and bake for 30 minutes to steam the onions.
- Remove foil, turn onions cut-side down, and bake uncovered for an additional 20-25 minutes until tender and glazed into a syrupy consistency.
- Serve cut-side up, garnished with fresh thyme if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg