Caramelized Pearl Onions with Balsamic Glaze
Description
Frozen pearl onions are placed directly into the oven to be roasted until golden. Tossed with reduced balsamic vinegar and fresh parsley, this is a wonderful winter side dish.
Ingredients
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2 (16 ounce) bags frozen white pearl onions, left frozen, excess ice removed
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1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
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2 teaspoons sugar
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Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
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1 cup balsamic vinegar
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Directions
1
Adjust oven rack to low position and heat oven to 425 degrees.
2
Toss onions with oil, sugar, salt and pepper in medium bowl. Transfer to a cookie sheet with rim in a single layer. Roast onions until golden brown, about 30 minutes, stirring at 20 minutes and again at 25 minutes, adding garlic at this point.
3
Meanwhile, bring vinegar to boil; simmer over medium-high heat, about 10 minutes, until reduced to 1/3 cup - it should be a thin syrup. Put onions into a bowl, add reduced vinegar and parsley; toss to coat. Serve hot, warm or at room temperature.