Sweet Vidalia Onion Roasted (Print)

Meltingly soft Vidalia onions roasted whole with herbs, garlic, and butter for an elegant side.

# Ingredients:

→ Main

01 - 4 large Vidalia onions, unpeeled

→ Seasoning & Aromatics

02 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
03 - 4 sprigs fresh thyme
04 - 4 cloves garlic, peeled
05 - 1 teaspoon kosher salt
06 - ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Optional Garnish

07 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

# Directions:

01 - Set the oven to 400°F.
02 - Trim the root ends and tops of each onion so they sit flat, leaving the skins intact.
03 - Make a shallow 'X' cut into the top of each onion with a paring knife.
04 - Place each onion on a square of heavy-duty foil. Sprinkle evenly with salt and pepper. Press 1 tablespoon butter, 1 sprig of thyme, and 1 garlic clove into the cut top of each onion.
05 - Wrap each onion tightly in foil and arrange them on a baking sheet.
06 - Roast for 1 hour and 10 minutes until onions are tender when pierced with a knife.
07 - Carefully unwrap onions, remove skins, transfer to plates, and drizzle any melted butter from the foil over them. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Easy to prepare and requires minimal hands-on time
  • Impressively flavorful yet suitable for vegetarian and gluten-free diets
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  • Vidalia onions have naturally high sugar content which helps them caramelize during roasting
  • This recipe is vegetarian and gluten-free but contains dairy from butter: substitute with olive oil or vegan butter for dairy-free
03 -
  • Wrap onions tightly in foil to trap steam and create a tender texture
  • Use fresh herbs for the best aroma and flavor: dried herbs won&t produce the same result
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