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Melting Onions

Sweet onions roast until their edges turn deep golden and their centers collapse into silky ribbons. A splash of broth reduces with the herbs and butter, leaving each slice glossy and rich with savory sweetness.

Recipe and photo by EatingWell, shared here with credit. View the Original

Melting Onions
Total
1 hr 5 min
Prep
10 min
Cook
55 min
Serves
8

Nutrition per Serving

Calories
74
Protein
1g
Carbs
7g
Fat
5g
Fiber
1g
Sugar
3g
Sodium
302mg

Ingredients

  • 4 large sweet onions (2 1/4 pounds), peeled and cut into 1-inch slices
  • 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp melted butter
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh sage or thyme
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground pepper
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth

Instructions

  1. Position rack in upper third of oven. Preheat to 450°F.
  2. Toss onions, oil, butter, sage (or thyme), salt and pepper in a large bowl. Spread in a 9-by-13-inch metal baking pan (don't use glass or ceramic, which might shatter). Roast, turning once, until browned on both sides, 30 to 35 minutes total.
  3. Turn the onions again and carefully add broth to the pan. Continue roasting until the broth is reduced and the onions are very soft, 15 to 20 minutes more.