Description
This simple yet elegant side dish features whole onions roasted until they are meltingly tender and sweet, infused with savory garlic and aromatic herbs for a rich, comforting flavor that pairs perfectly with any main course.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large yellow or white onions
- 6 cloves fresh garlic (peeled)
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary needles (crushed)
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- fresh chopped parsley or chives (Optional garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a 9×13-inch baking dish with foil.
- Peel onions, trim tops, and leave roots intact; place cut-side up in the pan.
- Mix garlic, oil, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Pour mixture over onions, tuck garlic around them, and cover tightly with foil.
- Roast covered for 45 minutes, then uncover and roast 15-20 minutes until tender and browned.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving with pan juices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: side dish
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
Keywords: Store cooled leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat in a 350°F oven covered with foil. Can be frozen for up to 3 months.