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Roasted Red Onions with Pomegranate, Orange, and Parsley Gremolata

By Diane Morgan

4.4

(9)

The technique: When cooked at a high heat, some vegetables take on a deep, nutty flavor and golden brown color. In this recipe, the sugars in the pomegranate molasses enhance the caramelization process.
The payoff: Caramelized vegetables have that addictive sweet-savory taste and a lovely sheen.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    1 hour 35 minutes

  • Yield

    Makes 8 to 10 servings

Ingredients

Onions:

5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup pomegranate molasses
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary
2 teaspoons coarse kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
5 medium red onions, peeled, each cut into 8 wedges through core, with some core still attached to each piece

Gremolata:

2/3 cup fresh pomegranate seeds
1 tablespoon chopped fresh Italian parsley
2 teaspoons finely grated orange peel
Ingredient info: Pomegranate molasses is available at some supermarkets, Middle Eastern markets, and adrianascaravan.com.

Preparation

  1. For onions:

    Step 1

    Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 425°F. Line large rimmed baking sheet with foil. Whisk first 6 ingredients in large bowl. Add onions; toss gently. Arrange onions close together, 1 cut side down, on baking sheet; spoon juices from bowl over. Roast 30 minutes. Using small spatula, carefully turn onions over. Continue to roast onions until tender and thickly coated with glaze, watching to prevent overbrowning, 25 to 28 minutes longer. Remove from oven. DO AHEAD: Can be made 3 hours ahead. Let stand on baking sheet at room temperature. Rewarm in 350°F oven before serving, if desired.

  2. For gremolata:

    Step 2

    Mix pomegranate seeds, parsley, and orange peel in small bowl.

    Step 3

    Arrange warm or room-temperature onions on platter. Sprinkle gremolata over and serve.

TagsSaladRed OnionOnionRoot VegetableVegetablePomegranateFruitOrangeCitrusParsleyHerbs & SpicesSideDinnerNut FreeGluten FreeDairy FreeVegetarianVeganWeeknight MealsRoastThanksgivingBon Appétit
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