Paleo Savory Baked Onion

Elevate your side dish game with Paleo Savory Baked Onion—an irresistibly flavorful and wholesome recipe perfect for any meal. This paleo-friendly dish features tender yellow onions roasted to perfection, infused with the rich flavors of olive oil, fresh thyme, and a hint of balsamic vinegar for a touch of natural sweetness and depth. Sprinkled with garlic powder, sea salt, and freshly cracked black pepper, each onion is soft, golden, and bursting with savory goodness. With just 15 minutes of prep time and simple ingredients, this recipe is a quick, fuss-free addition to your paleo repertoire. It’s ideal as a healthy side for grilled meats, roasted veggies, or even on its own as a satisfying plant-based bite. Full of earthy aromatics and irresistible caramelization, this dish proves that simplicity can be truly indulgent.

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces large yellow onions
• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Peel the onions, then slice off a small piece from the bottom of each one so they can stand upright. Then cut a cross in the top of each onion, about halfway through.

Step 3

Place the onions in a baking dish, cut side up.

Step 4

Drizzle 1 tablespoon of olive oil over each onion. Ensure the oil seeps into the cuts.

Step 5

Sprinkle the fresh thyme evenly over the onions.

Step 6

Mix garlic powder, black pepper, and sea salt together in a small bowl, then sprinkle the mixture over the onions.

Step 7

Pour the balsamic vinegar over the onions, ensuring it coats evenly.

Step 8

Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and place it in the preheated oven.

Step 9

Bake for 30 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the onions are tender and golden brown.

Step 10

Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(696.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	786.6

Total Fat 56.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.3g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1198.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 64.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 11.1g	0%
Total Sugars 32.1g
Protein 7.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 179.0mg	0%
Iron 2.1mg	0%
Potassium 1053.9mg	0%

*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: 63.8%

Protein: 3.8%

Carbs: 32.3%