Dry-Roasted Brown Butter Onions

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

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Discover the magic of Dry-Roasted Brown Butter Onions, a side dish that will elevate any meal with its rich flavors and heartwarming aroma. This vegetarian and gluten-free delight serves four, making it perfect for gatherings or family dinners. The combination of sweet cipolline onions, delicate shallots, and robust white onions, all roasted to perfection, results in a symphony of textures and tastes.

What makes this dish truly stand out is the luxurious brown butter sauce, which adds a nutty depth that complements the natural sweetness of the onions. The process of roasting brings out their caramelized goodness, creating a beautiful golden hue and a tender bite. With just a touch of apple cider vinegar to balance the richness and a sprinkle of kosher salt, these onions transform into a show-stopping accompaniment for any main course.

Whether you are serving them alongside a comforting vegetable dish or as a bold topping for grilled meats, these Dry-Roasted Brown Butter Onions are sure to impress. Plus, the simplicity of preparation—just a few steps and a little patience—means you can enjoy irresistible flavors without the fuss. Join the culinary adventure, and let the homey aroma of roasted onions fill your kitchen. Give this recipe a try, and watch as your guests savor every bite!

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