Thyme-Roasted Apples and Onions

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
1%
Thyme-Roasted Apples and Onions
45 min.
10
199kcal

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If you're looking for a side dish that combines sweetness and savoriness in every bite, look no further than our Thyme-Roasted Apples and Onions. This delightful vegetarian and gluten-free dish showcases the perfect harmony between the tartness of Braeburn apples and the rich flavor of caramelized onions, all elevated by the earthy aroma of fresh thyme. It’s a recipe that brings warmth and comfort, making it an ideal accompaniment for any meal, from holiday feasts to cozy weeknight dinners.

Ready in just 45 minutes, this dish serves 10 and offers a delicious way to incorporate seasonal flavors into your cooking. The process starts with reducing apple cider into a luscious glaze that perfectly coats both the apples and onions. As they roast to perfection, the natural sugars in the apples and onions caramelize, creating a delectable contrast of textures and tastes. The final sprinkle of fresh thyme adds a fragrant finish, ensuring every bite is infused with herbaceous goodness.

Not only is this recipe packed with flavor, but it also offers a low-calorie option at just 199 kcal per serving, allowing you to indulge guilt-free. Whether served at the center of the table or as a side dish at your next gathering, Thyme-Roasted Apples and Onions will surely impress your guests and become a beloved staple in your culinary repertoire. Dive in and discover the delightful interplay of flavors in this scrumptious dish!

Ingredients

  • cups apple cider 
  •  braeburn apples cored peeled halved cut into 4 wedges ()
  • teaspoon coarse kosher salt plus additional for sprinkling
  • teaspoons thyme leaves fresh divided coarsely chopped
  • 42 ounce onions halved cut into 6 wedges
  • tablespoons butter unsalted

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • whisk

Directions

  1. Boil cider in large saucepan until reduced to2/3 cup, about 28 minutes.
  2. Whisk in butter.Season glaze with 1 teaspoon coarse salt.DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 week ahead.Cover; chill. Rewarm; whisk before using.
  3. Position 1 rack in top third and 1 rackin bottom third of oven; preheat to 425°F.Butter 2 large rimmed baking sheets. Tossonions in large bowl with 2 teaspoonsthyme and 3 tablespoons glaze. Arrangein single layer on 1 sheet. Toss apples insame bowl with 2 teaspoons thyme and 3tablespoons glaze. Arrange in single layeron second sheet.
  4. Sprinkle onions and appleswith coarse salt and pepper.
  5. Roast onions on upper oven rack 10minutes.
  6. Place apples on bottom rack. Roastonions and apples 20 minutes.
  7. Remove bothsheets from oven.
  8. Drizzle remaining glazeevenly over onions and apples. Reverseposition of sheets. Roast 20 minutes longer.
  9. Increase oven temperature to 475°F.Roast onions and apples until tender andslightly caramelized, watching closelyto prevent burning, about 10 minuteslonger.
  10. Transfer onions and apples to largebowl. Season with coarse salt and pepper.
  11. Sprinkle with remaining 2 teaspoons thyme.

Nutrition Facts

Calories199kcal
Protein3.44%
Fat26.13%
Carbs70.43%

Properties

Glycemic Index
14.48
Glycemic Load
10.77
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
6.0495651966852%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
1.73mg
Peonidin
0.02mg
Catechin
2.6mg
Epigallocatechin
0.28mg
Epicatechin
12.67mg
Epicatechin 3-gallate
0.01mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.21mg
Apigenin
0.04mg
Luteolin
0.7mg
Isorhamnetin
5.97mg
Kaempferol
0.93mg
Myricetin
0.05mg
Quercetin
29.1mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:199.24kcal
9.96%
Fat:6.13g
9.42%
Saturated Fat:3.7g
23.14%
Carbohydrates:37.16g
12.39%
Net Carbohydrates:32.15g
11.69%
Sugar:25.49g
28.32%
Cholesterol:15.05mg
5.02%
Sodium:243.06mg
10.57%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:1.81g
3.63%
Vitamin C:16.6mg
20.13%
Fiber:5g
20.01%
Manganese:0.28mg
14.16%
Potassium:395.06mg
11.29%
Vitamin B6:0.21mg
10.45%
Folate:26.65µg
6.66%
Vitamin B1:0.09mg
6.27%
Magnesium:24.15mg
6.04%
Vitamin A:294.24IU
5.88%
Phosphorus:56.1mg
5.61%
Vitamin B2:0.08mg
4.98%
Calcium:48.17mg
4.82%
Copper:0.1mg
4.76%
Iron:0.71mg
3.93%
Vitamin K:3.37µg
3.21%
Vitamin B5:0.27mg
2.72%
Vitamin E:0.39mg
2.61%
Zinc:0.29mg
1.96%
Vitamin B3:0.33mg
1.66%
Selenium:0.76µg
1.09%
Source:Epicurious