Dry-Roasted Brown Butter Onions

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
1%
Dry-Roasted Brown Butter Onions
45 min.
4
290kcal

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If you're looking for a simple yet indulgent side dish that will elevate any meal, look no further than Dry-Roasted Brown Butter Onions. This dish is a celebration of the humble onion, transforming it into something truly special with a few simple ingredients and techniques. Imagine the sweet, caramelized flavors of roasted onions melding perfectly with the nutty richness of brown butter—it's a match made in culinary heaven!

This vegetarian and gluten-free recipe is not only easy to prepare but also impressive enough to serve at dinner parties or festive gatherings. With a preparation time of just 45 minutes, you can have a stunning side dish that perfectly complements roasted meats, grilled vegetables, or even stands alone as a satisfying vegetarian option. Each serving is packed with flavor and perfectly balanced with a delightful tang from apple cider vinegar, making it a crowd-pleaser for both onion lovers and skeptics alike.

Whether you’re enjoying a cozy family dinner or hosting friends, these dry-roasted onions will not disappoint. The process of roasting them slowly brings out their natural sweetness, while the brown butter adds depth and richness that will keep everyone coming back for seconds. So, roll up your sleeves and discover the exquisite taste of Dry-Roasted Brown Butter Onions—you won't regret it!

Ingredients

  • tablespoons apple cider vinegar 
  • servings kosher salt 
  •  onion unpeeled
  • small shallots unpeeled
  • 0.5 cup butter unsalted (1 stick)
  • medium onion white unpeeled

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • whisk
  • aluminum foil

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  2. Cut white onions,larger cipolline onions, and shallots almostin half, leaving root ends intact. Pry eachopen slightly to expose cut sides.
  3. Placewhite onions root side down in a foil-linedroasting pan and roast until just beginningto soften and brown, 75-90 minutes.
  4. Add cipolline onions and shallots toroasting pan root end down and roastuntil all onions and shallots are softand deeply colored, about 1 hour longer.
  5. Just before onions finish cooking,melt butter in a small saucepan and cook,swirling occasionally, until butter isbrown and smells nutty, 5-8 minutes.
  6. Letcool slightly; whisk in vinegar and seasonbrown butter with salt.
  7. Divide onions and shallots among plates,leaving skins on; spoon brown butter over.

Nutrition Facts

Calories290kcal
Protein3.59%
Fat69.96%
Carbs26.45%

Properties

Glycemic Index
31
Glycemic Load
4.47
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
6.6182608630346%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.02mg
Luteolin
0.03mg
Isorhamnetin
8.27mg
Kaempferol
1.07mg
Myricetin
0.05mg
Quercetin
33.49mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:289.81kcal
14.49%
Fat:23.2g
35.7%
Saturated Fat:14.65g
91.56%
Carbohydrates:19.73g
6.58%
Net Carbohydrates:16.13g
5.86%
Sugar:9.03g
10.03%
Cholesterol:61.01mg
20.34%
Sodium:207.07mg
9%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:2.68g
5.36%
Vitamin C:14.21mg
17.22%
Manganese:0.32mg
15.77%
Fiber:3.61g
14.42%
Vitamin A:713.39IU
14.27%
Vitamin B6:0.29mg
14.26%
Folate:40.7µg
10.18%
Potassium:339.46mg
9.7%
Phosphorus:70.56mg
7.06%
Vitamin B1:0.09mg
6.15%
Magnesium:22.89mg
5.72%
Calcium:54.92mg
5.49%
Vitamin E:0.7mg
4.68%
Copper:0.09mg
4.6%
Iron:0.68mg
3.76%
Vitamin B2:0.06mg
3.48%
Vitamin B5:0.31mg
3.07%
Vitamin D:0.43µg
2.84%
Zinc:0.41mg
2.74%
Vitamin K:2.85µg
2.71%
Selenium:1.42µg
2.03%
Vitamin B3:0.25mg
1.27%
Source:Epicurious