Best 11 Balsamic Roasted Pearl Onions Recipes

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**Balsamic Roasted Pearl Onions: A Culinary Symphony of Sweet, Tangy, and Savory Flavors**

Embark on a delightful culinary journey with our balsamic roasted pearl onions, where caramelized sweetness, tangy balsamic vinegar, and earthy herbs harmonize to create an unforgettable taste sensation. These bite-sized gems, roasted to perfection, offer a delectable balance of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds.

Our collection of recipes caters to diverse preferences and dietary needs. Whether you seek a classic balsamic roasted pearl onion recipe or crave a gluten-free or vegan variation, we have you covered. Each recipe is carefully crafted with easy-to-follow instructions, ensuring a hassle-free cooking experience.

For those who prefer a traditional approach, our classic balsamic roasted pearl onion recipe delivers a timeless flavor combination. Simply toss the pearl onions in a mixture of olive oil, balsamic vinegar, herbs, and seasonings, then roast until caramelized. The result is a tempting side dish that complements any main course.

For a touch of zesty freshness, our lemon and herb roasted pearl onions infuse a vibrant citrusy note. A combination of lemon zest, fresh herbs, and a hint of garlic elevates the flavor profile, making this recipe a delightful accompaniment to grilled fish or chicken.

If you're seeking a gluten-free option, our gluten-free balsamic roasted pearl onions provide a delicious alternative. Using gluten-free tamari instead of soy sauce, this recipe ensures that everyone can enjoy the delectable flavors of roasted pearl onions without compromising taste.

For those with a vegan lifestyle, our vegan balsamic roasted pearl onions offer a plant-based delight. Substituting vegetable broth for beef broth and using vegan Worcestershire sauce creates a rich, savory flavor without any animal products. These roasted onions are a perfect addition to vegan main courses or as a standalone appetizer.

No matter your dietary preferences, our balsamic roasted pearl onion recipes promise an explosion of flavors that will leave you craving more. Prepare to indulge in a culinary symphony where sweetness, tanginess, and savory notes dance together in perfect harmony.

Let's cook with our recipes!

PAN-ROASTED BALSAMIC ONIONS



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We mixed leeks with equal amounts of red and white pearl onions and cipollini (flat little Italian onions), but you can use any combination of small, sweet onions.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dinner Recipes     Dinner Side Dishes

Number Of Ingredients 11

10 ounces white pearl onions
10 ounces red pearl onions
10 ounces cipollini onions
2 1/4 pounds leeks
5 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1 cup Homemade Chicken Stock
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves

Steps:

  • Bring a medium saucepan of water to a boil. Add white and red pearl and cipollini onions, and boil for 1 minute. Drain. Let stand until cool enough to handle, then carefully peel, leaving root and stem ends intact. Transfer to a large bowl, and add 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; toss to combine.
  • Meanwhile, remove any damaged outer leaves from leeks, then trim and discard dark-green tops. Trim roots of leeks without cutting off the base. Cut them in half lengthwise, and let soak in a large bowl of cold water for 5 to 10 minutes to rid them of dirt and sand. Lift leeks from water, pat dry, and place in a medium bowl. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1/2 teaspoon salt; toss to combine.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon olive oil and leeks. Saute leeks until slightly tender and lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Remove leeks from skillet, and set aside.
  • Add remaining tablespoon oil and white, red, and cipollini onions to skillet, and saute turning occasionally, until browned all over, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to medium low, and add balsamic vinegar and stock; cover skillet, and cook until onions are tender, 20 to 30 minutes, adding the leeks to pan after 10 to 15 minutes. Uncover, and add butter; increase heat to high, and cook, shaking pan occasionally, until liquid reduces to a glaze and coats the onions, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a serving dish, and garnish with thyme leaves. Season with salt and pepper if desired, and serve immediately.

CARAMELIZED PEARL ONIONS WITH BALSAMIC GLAZE



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Make sure the frozen pearl onions go straight from the freezer into the roasting pan. Adjust the oven rack to the lowest position - closest to the heating element. And don't forget that sprinkling of sugar to help the browning.

Provided by USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson

Categories     Side Dish

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 (16 ounce) bags frozen white pearl onions, left frozen, excess ice removed
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons sugar
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 cup balsamic vinegar
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Adjust oven rack to low position and heat oven to 425 degrees.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150.7 calories, Carbohydrate 21 g, Fat 7.1 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 28.4 mg, Sugar 8.4 g

ROASTED BALSAMIC ONIONS



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Provided by Melissa d'Arabian : Food Network

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 large white onions, peeled and quartered
3 tablespoons olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a large bowl, toss the onion quarters with the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, sugar, and season with salt and pepper. Place in an ovenproof, large, nonstick skillet, spreading them out in an even layer. Cover the skillet with aluminum foil. Roast for 20 to 25 minutes, and then remove the foil. Toss the onions well to coat with the reduced balsamic glaze and put back in the oven to roast another 20 to 25 minutes. Serve warm.

BALSAMIC ONIONS



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     condiment

Time 17m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 small red onions
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons good balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup good olive oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
  • Cut the onions in half and slice 1/4 inch thick. Place on a baking sheet and toss with 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar, the olive oil, salt, and pepper. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until the onions are tender. Remove from the oven, toss with 2 more tablespoons balsamic vinegar.

BALSAMIC-GLAZED PEARL ONIONS



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The balsamic glaze on these pearl onions lends a sweetness to this side dish that's perfect for Thanksgiving dinner, but easy enough for a weeknight. Serve with our Salt and Pepper Turkey.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 bags (10 ounces each) red or white pearl onions, trimmed and peeled
1/2 cup dry white wine
3 tablespoons butter
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, combine onions, wine, butter, and 1 cup water; season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook until onions are tender and liquid has evaporated, about 15 minutes (if onions are large, increase cooking time and add more water).
  • Add vinegar and cook until sauce thickens and onions are glazed, about 3 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 94 g, Fat 4 g, Protein 1 g

BALSAMIC ROASTED ONIONS



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Categories     Onion     Side     Roast     Quick & Easy     Vinegar     Winter     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 pounds medium-size red onions
1/4 cup olive oil
6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) butter
3 tablespoons sugar
6 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Position 1 rack in center and 1 rack in bottom third of oven; preheat to 500°F. Line 2 large baking sheets with foil. Cut onions through root end into 3/4-inch-thick wedges. Place in medium bowl; toss with oil. Arrange onions, cut side down, on baking sheets. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast until onions are brown and tender, rotating pans in oven and turning onions once, about 45 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, melt butter in heavy small saucepan over medium-high heat. Add sugar and stir until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat. Add vinegar. Return to heat. Simmer until mixture thickens slightly, about 2 minutes. (Onions and balsamic glaze can be made 1 day ahead. Cool. Cover separately and chill. Rewarm onions in 375°F oven about 15 minutes. Stir glaze over low heat to rewarm.)
  • Arrange onions on platter. Drizzle glaze over. Sprinkle with parsley.

BALSAMIC-ROASTED PEARL ONIONS



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Dark, sweet-tart balsamic vinegar adds tangy depth to roasted vegetables.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen pearl onions, thawed and patted dry, or 1 1/4 pounds fresh
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil
Coarse salt and ground pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees. If using fresh onions, soak them in warm water for 5 minutes to loosen skins; using a paring knife, cut off ends, and peel onions.
  • Toss onions with vinegar and oil on a foil-lined rimmed baking sheet; season with salt and pepper. Roast until onions are tender, 25 to 30 minutes, stirring 2 or 3 times and rotating baking sheet halfway through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 81 g, Fat 3 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g

BALSAMIC ROASTED ONIONS



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Provided by Sandra Lee

Categories     side-dish

Time 2h5m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 sweet onions
1 cup light balsamic salad dressing (recommended: Newman's Own)
2 tablespoons fresh tarragon leaves, lightly chopped
1 teaspoon crushed garlic (recommended: Christopher Ranch)
Olive oil cooking spray
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Cut ends off onions, leaving stem and core intact. Quarter onions through core and peel away skin.
  • Place onions in a large resealable bag with balsamic dressing, tarragon, and garlic. Squeeze out air and seal bag. Marinate in refrigerator for 1 to 4 hours, turning occasionally.
  • Remove onions from refrigerator 30 minutes before roasting and bring to room temperature.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly spray a baking pan with olive oil cooking spray.
  • Place onions cut side up in prepared baking pan and pour marinade over top. Season with freshly ground black pepper.
  • Roast in preheated oven for 25 minutes or until fork tender. (If onions begin to brown too quickly, cover loosely with foil.)

BALSAMIC-GLAZED PEARL ONIONS



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Categories     Onion     Side     Sauté     Vinegar     Fall     Gourmet     Kidney Friendly     Vegan     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Paleo     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 1/2 pounds assorted pearl onions such as red, white, and/or yellow (about 8 cups)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup water

Steps:

  • In a saucepan of boiling water blanch one third of onions 3 minutes and drain. Blanch remaining onions in batches in same manner. Cool onions and peel.
  • In a large heavy skillet heat oil over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking and sauté onions until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Add vinegar and water and simmer, stirring occasionally, until onions are tender, about 15 minutes. Transfer onions with a slotted spoon to a platter, reserving liquid. Glazed onions may be prepared up to this point 2 days ahead and onions and reserved liquid, chilled separately, covered. Reheat onions in reserved liquid, adding a little water if necessary, and transfer with slotted spoon to platter. Simmer reserved liquid until thickened and syrupy and reduced to about 1/2 cup.
  • Spoon sauce over onions and serve warm at room temperature.

BALSAMIC ROASTED ONIONS



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This is a recipe I got in epicurious. It is one of those 'perfect' things you so rarely come across - nothing can be improved upon. Epicurious says it feeds 10. My husband and I say 'HA!!!' (it sometimes never makes it to the table and is eaten directly out of the pan).

Provided by evelynathens

Categories     Onions

Time 1h5m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 lbs medium-size red onions, peeled
1/4 cup olive oil
6 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons sugar
6 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Position 1 rack in center and 1 rack in bottom third of oven; preheat to 500°F.
  • Line 2 large baking sheets with foil.
  • Cut onions crosswise nearly, but not quite, all the way through. Make two or three more sectional cuts - always stopping before you cut through, so that onion is in 3/4-inch-thick wedges (the onion stays attached at one end and resembles an onion 'flower' (with very thick petals ;-) ).
  • Place in medium bowl; toss with oil.
  • Arrange onions, cut side down, on baking sheets.
  • Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Roast until onions are brown and tender, rotating pans in oven and turning onions once, about 45 minutes (they will caramelize and be quite dark in parts but, if you have coated them well with olive oil, will not have a 'burnt' taste).
  • Meanwhile, melt butter in heavy small saucepan over medium-high heat.
  • Add sugar and stir until sugar dissolves.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Add vinegar.
  • Return to heat.
  • Simmer until mixture thickens slightly, about 2 minutes.
  • (Onions and balsamic glaze can be made 1 day ahead. Cool. Cover separately and chill. Rewarm onions in 375°F oven about 15 minutes. Stir glaze over low heat to rewarm.) Arrange onions on platter.
  • Drizzle glaze over.
  • Sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 204.7, Fat 12.5, SaturatedFat 5.2, Cholesterol 18.3, Sodium 70.7, Carbohydrate 22.4, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 12.9, Protein 2.1

BALSAMIC-GLAZED PEARL ONIONS



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This makes a fantastic side dish to a prime-rib beef roast or a pork roast dinner, or to any beef or pork dish! This will serve about 6 people but can easily be doubled. Use a large package of frozen pearl onions for this recipe, and also fresh pearl onions can be used, just blanch in boiling water, cool then peel.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Onions

Time 25m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

9 cups frozen pearl onions
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup water
1 teaspoon sugar (optional or to taste)
salt and pepper
1 -2 tablespoon butter

Steps:

  • In a large skillet heat oil over medium-high heat, then saute the onions until lightly browned (about 5-6 minutes).
  • Add in balsamic vinegar and water; simmer stirring occasionally until the onions are tender (about 12-15 minutes).
  • Transfer the onions to a bowl using a slotted spoon (reserve the liquid).
  • Simmer the reserved liquid until thick and syrupy and reduced to about 1/2 cup.
  • Season the liquid with salt and pepper and a little sugar if desired.
  • Transfer the onions back to the skillet and coat with the liquid.
  • Add in the butter, stirring and heat slightly until the butter has melted.
  • Transfer to a bowl.
  • Delicious.

Tips:

  • Use small pearl onions: Smaller onions will cook more evenly and quickly.
  • Trim the onions: Trim the root end and the top of the onions, but leave the skins on.
  • Roast the onions at a high temperature: This will help to caramelize the onions and give them a delicious flavor.
  • Use a good quality balsamic vinegar: The vinegar will add a lot of flavor to the onions, so it's important to use a good quality one.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: Make sure to spread the onions out in a single layer in the pan so that they can cook evenly.
  • Roast the onions until they are tender: The onions should be tender when you pierce them with a fork.

Conclusion:

Balsamic roasted pearl onions are a delicious and versatile side dish that can be served with a variety of dishes. They are easy to make and can be roasted in the oven or on the stovetop. The onions can be served warm or cold, and they can be used as a topping for salads, pizzas, or pasta dishes.

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