Roasted Sweet Onions with Cabrales Blue Cheese

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
7%
Roasted Sweet Onions with Cabrales Blue Cheese
45 min.
8
197kcal

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Indulge your taste buds with a delightful side dish that perfectly balances sweet and savory flavors: Roasted Sweet Onions with Cabrales Blue Cheese. This vegetarian and gluten-free recipe brings together the natural sweetness of caramelized onions and the bold richness of Cabrales blue cheese, creating an unforgettable culinary experience. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or simply enjoying a cozy meal at home, this dish is sure to impress your guests.

In just 45 minutes, you'll transform ordinary onions into a masterpiece roasted to perfection. The dish begins with large, juicy Vidalia onions, which are sliced and drizzled with extra-virgin olive oil for a rich depth of flavor. As they roast in the oven, they become tender and develop a beautifully browned edge that enhances their sweetness. The crunchy, toasted almonds add an irresistible texture, while fresh chives provide a burst of color and a mild onion flavor that complements the dish beautifully.

The finishing touch is the crumbled Cabrales blue cheese, which marries exquisitely with the roasted onions, delivering umami notes that elevate this side dish to gourmet status. A drizzle of Sherry wine vinegar ties all the flavors together, creating a vibrant, tangy contrast to the creamy richness of the cheese. Serve this dish warm or at room temperature, and watch as it steals the show on your dining table!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup almonds lightly toasted sliced
  • 0.3 cup chives fresh chopped
  • 0.3 cup olive oil extra-virgin
  • tablespoons sherry wine vinegar 
  • large vidalia sweet 1-inch-thick
  • ounces cabrales blue crumbled

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • oven

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Arrange onions in single layer on rimmed baking sheet; drizzle 1/4 cup olive oil over; turn onions to coat.
  2. Sprinkle with salt. Roast until soft and brown on edges, turning every 15 minutes, about 1 hour.
  3. Transfer to platter.
  4. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cool. (Can be made 4 hours ahead. Cover; let stand at room temperature.)
  5. Sprinkle cheese over onions.
  6. Drizzle 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, then vinegar over cheese and onions.
  7. Sprinkle with almonds, then chives and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories197kcal
Protein11.06%
Fat61.14%
Carbs27.8%

Properties

Glycemic Index
10.25
Glycemic Load
0.16
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
7.6260870112025%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.14mg
Catechin
0.07mg
Epigallocatechin
0.15mg
Epicatechin
0.03mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.13mg
Eriodictyol
0.01mg
Naringenin
0.02mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.03mg
Isorhamnetin
0.26mg
Kaempferol
2.08mg
Myricetin
1.89mg
Quercetin
24.13mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:197.17kcal
9.86%
Fat:13.83g
21.28%
Saturated Fat:3.8g
23.77%
Carbohydrates:14.15g
4.72%
Net Carbohydrates:11.9g
4.33%
Sugar:8.66g
9.62%
Cholesterol:10.63mg
3.54%
Sodium:176.79mg
7.69%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:5.63g
11.26%
Vitamin E:2.52mg
16.77%
Manganese:0.27mg
13.32%
Phosphorus:128.47mg
12.85%
Calcium:125.24mg
12.52%
Vitamin B6:0.25mg
12.44%
Folate:47.45µg
11.86%
Vitamin C:8.93mg
10.83%
Vitamin B2:0.15mg
9.1%
Fiber:2.25g
9%
Magnesium:34.53mg
8.63%
Vitamin K:8.45µg
8.05%
Potassium:281.84mg
8.05%
Copper:0.16mg
8.03%
Vitamin B1:0.09mg
5.67%
Zinc:0.78mg
5.21%
Selenium:3.13µg
4.48%
Vitamin B5:0.44mg
4.4%
Iron:0.77mg
4.27%
Vitamin A:182.42IU
3.65%
Vitamin B3:0.58mg
2.92%
Vitamin B12:0.17µg
2.88%
Source:Epicurious