Onions Baked in Their Papers

Experience rustic simplicity with 'Onions Baked in Their Papers,' a recipe that highlights the natural sweetness and mellow flavor of baked yellow onions. With minimal prep and just a handful of pantry staples—including olive oil, salt, and freshly cracked black pepper—this dish lets the humble onion take center stage. Baked in their skins to lock in moisture and deepen their flavor, these tender, caramelized onions are a perfect side dish for any meal or an elegant topping for roasted meats and vegetables. Garnish with fresh thyme for a fragrant finishing touch, and enjoy the incredible aroma that fills your kitchen while they cook. Ready in just over an hour, this easy-to-make yet sophisticated recipe is a true celebration of slow roasting and simple ingredients.

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces medium yellow onions (unpeeled)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
• 2 sprigs fresh thyme (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

Step 2

Rinse and pat the unpeeled onions dry with a paper towel. Ensure the skins are intact as they will help insulate the onions while roasting.

Step 3

Place the onions in a baking dish or on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Step 4

Drizzle the olive oil evenly over the onions and sprinkle with salt and black pepper.

Step 5

Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil to seal in moisture during cooking.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until the onions are soft and tender when pierced with a knife.

Step 7

Remove the baked onions from the oven and let them rest for 5 minutes before carefully peeling away their outer paper layers.

Step 8

Serve the onions whole as a side dish or sliced open with a garnish of fresh thyme if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	444.6 grams (444.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	178

Total Fat 0.40g	1%
Saturated Fat 0.00g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1196mg	52%
Total Carbohydrate 41.70g	15%
Dietary Fiber 7.80g	28%
Total Sugars 18.80g
Protein 4.90g	10%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 84mg	6%
Iron 1mg	6%
Potassium 652mg	14%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 1.9%

Protein: 10.3%

Carbs: 87.8%