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 to elevate your side dish game, look no further than this delightful Thyme-Roasted Apples and Onions recipe. Bursting with flavor and featuring the perfect balance of sweetness and savory undertones, this vegetarian and gluten-free dish is sure to impress at any gathering. With just 45 minutes of your time, you can create a mouthwatering complement to your main course that will leave your guests raving.

The star of this dish is the combination of Braeburn apples and onions, roasted to perfection and drizzled with a rich apple cider glaze that enhances their natural flavors. Fresh thyme adds an aromatic touch, making this dish not only delicious but also beautifully fragrant as it bakes in the oven. Imagine the enticing aroma wafting through your kitchen as the apples caramelize and the onions develop a tender, golden-brown exterior.

This Thyme-Roasted Apples and Onions recipe is versatile, making it an ideal accompaniment for holiday feasts, family dinners, or casual barbecues alike. With just 199 calories per serving, you can enjoy a generous helping guilt-free. Impress your friends and family with this simple yet sophisticated side dish that brings together the best of autumn harvest flavors. You’ll find that this recipe not only warms the belly but warms the heart, making it a memorable addition to your culinary repertoire.

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