Roasted Onions
Roasted Onions deliver deep sweetness with caramelized edges and a gentle bite, finished with a bright splash of balsamic. Olive oil, salt, and pepper let the onion’s natural sugars shine, making a refined side that pairs well with roasted meats or weeknight mains. Serve hot from the oven when you want simple, concentrated flavor.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Roasted Onions, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 38 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 51
- Heart Health
- 62
- Metabolic
- 16
- Digestive
- 24
- Inflammatory
- 18
- Performance
- 39
- General Wellness
- 1
Assemble all ingredients. Move the oven rack to the lowest position; preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
- 2
Peel the onions and slice them in half.
- 3
Toss the onion halves with oil and season well with salt and pepper.
- 4
Arrange the onions cut-side down on a rimmed baking sheet.
- 5
Roast in the preheated oven until the onions are tender and the cut sides are golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes.
- 6
Take them out of the oven and adjust the seasonings if needed. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar to serve.
- Calories 53.85 kcal Low Source 3%
- Protein 0.38 g Low Source 1%
- Carbohydrate 6.75 g 2%
- Total Fat 3.18 g Low Source 4%
- Saturated Fat 0.46 g Low Source 2%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 3.35 mg Low Source 0%
- Dietary Fiber 1.1 g Low Source 4%
- Total Sugars 4.12 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 14.87 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 0.11 mg Low Source 1%
- Potassium 74.3 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Roasted Onions is made with 4 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 35 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Balsamic Vinegar, Olive Oil, Salt & Pepper, and Yellow Onion. Each serving provides about 53.85 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Roasted Onions made of?
- The main ingredients are Balsamic Vinegar, Olive Oil, Salt & Pepper, Yellow Onion. The full list of 4 is above.
- How long does it take to make Roasted Onions?
- About 35 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 53.85 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Roasted Onions easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 4 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Roasted Onions healthy?
- Roasted Onions has an easyChef Pro health score of 39/100. Per serving, it provides 53.85 calories and 0.38 g of protein, or 1% of the Daily Value. It contains Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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