Balsamic Roasted Onions with Thyme (Vegan)
Tender roasted onions in a rich balsamic glaze with vegan butter and Dijon mustard. A final sprinkle of brown sugar caramelizes under the broiler, and fresh thyme finishes this sweet and savory side dish.
Servings: 4 side dishes
Calories: 196kcal
Equipment
- 1 9x13 rectangle baking dish
Ingredients
- 4 medium yellow onions, about 1½ pounds total
- 3 tablespoons vegan butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ⅓ cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons dry white wine, vegetable broth, or water
- 3 tablespoons light brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional, but recommended)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- fresh thyme leaves, for serving
Instructions
- Before you start: Heat the oven to 425°F.
- Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl or directly in your rectangular baking dish, mix the melted butter, oil, vinegar, wine, Dijon mustard, brown sugar, salt, and pepper.
- Prepare the onions: Peel the onions, leaving the ends attached. Halve lengthwise, leaving the stem and root intact. Place in the baking dish, cut side up. Loosely cover with foil; bake for 30 minutes.
- Flip the onions: Uncover and gently turn cut-side down. Bake another 20 to 25 minutes, until tender and the sauce thickens.
- Caramelize: Remove the dish from the oven. Turn the onions cut-side up and sprinkle each half with salt and ½ teaspoon light brown sugar. Broil on low for 1 to 2 minutes, watching closely, until the sugar bubbles and the edges brown.
- Serve: Serve cut-side up with sauce and thyme.
Nutrition
Calories: 196kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Sodium: 232mg | Potassium: 206mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 404IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 1mg