Roasted Sweet Onion Roses Recipe

Create stunning and flavorful Roasted Sweet Onion Roses! These beautiful onion halves, drizzled with olive oil and balsamic vinegar, and infused with smoky bacon, resemble elegant roses. Incredibly easy and quick to make, they're incredibly versatile – perfect as a show-stopping addition to brunch, lunch, or dinner. Grill them or roast them in the oven for a delicious and visually captivating side dish. Impress your guests with this simple yet elegant recipe!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 49 kcal
Protein 2g
Rating 4.5 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Roasted Sweet Onion Roses

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How to Make Roasted Sweet Onion Roses

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Halve 2 large sweet onions (about 1 pound total) from top to bottom, leaving the root end intact.
  3. Carefully separate the onion layers, leaving about 1/2 inch intact at the base.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
  5. Cook 4 slices of bacon until crispy. Crumble and set aside.
  6. Place onion halves, cut-side up, on a piece of aluminum foil (lined with parchment paper if desired).
  7. Drizzle generously with the olive oil mixture.
  8. Sprinkle with the crumbled bacon.
  9. Fold the aluminum foil over the onions to create a sealed packet.
  10. Roast in preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until onions are tender and slightly caramelized.
  11. Carefully open the foil packet (be cautious of steam).
  12. Serve immediately as a side dish or incorporate into your favorite meal.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

2 g

Sugar

9g

Fat

4g

Carbs

1g

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