Best 4 Grilled Baby Onions Recipes

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**Grilled Baby Onions: A Delightful Medley of Recipes**

Grilled baby onions offer a delightful culinary experience, tantalizing taste buds with their smoky, caramelized sweetness. These bite-sized gems can be prepared in various ways, each recipe bringing unique flavors and textures to the table. Whether you prefer the simplicity of grilled onions with herbs, the tangy kick of balsamic vinegar and honey, or the savory richness of bacon and brown sugar, there's a grilled baby onion recipe to suit every palate.

**Explore the Recipe Variations:**

1. **Grilled Baby Onions with Herbs:** This classic recipe showcases the natural flavors of grilled onions, complemented by a vibrant blend of fresh herbs like thyme, rosemary, and oregano.

2. **Balsamic Glazed Grilled Baby Onions:** A sweet and tangy glaze made from balsamic vinegar, honey, and Dijon mustard elevates the grilled onions to a gourmet appetizer or side dish.

3. **Bacon-Wrapped Grilled Baby Onions:** Indulge in the irresistible combination of smoky bacon and caramelized onions, wrapped together and grilled to perfection.

4. **Brown Sugar Grilled Baby Onions:** A sweet and savory delight, these grilled onions are coated in a brown sugar glaze that caramelizes beautifully, creating a slightly crispy exterior and a tender, juicy interior.

5. **Lemon-Garlic Grilled Baby Onions:** Bright and zesty, this recipe combines lemon juice, garlic, and olive oil to create a refreshing and flavorful grilled onion dish.

6. **Grilled Baby Onions with Feta and Mint:** This Mediterranean-inspired recipe features grilled onions topped with crumbled feta cheese and fresh mint, providing a delightful contrast of flavors and textures.

Each recipe offers easy-to-follow instructions and helpful tips to ensure perfectly grilled baby onions every time. Whether you're preparing a casual weeknight meal or a special occasion feast, these grilled baby onion recipes are sure to impress your taste buds and leave you craving more.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

CUBAN VIA MIAMI FEAST: MASHED PLANTAINS WITH OH, BABY! GARLIC-TOMATO SHRIMP ON TOP, GRILLED FLANK STEAK WITH LIME AND ONIONS, QUICK RICE WITH BLACK BEANS



Cuban Via Miami Feast: Mashed Plantains with Oh, Baby! Garlic-Tomato Shrimp on Top, Grilled Flank Steak with Lime and Onions, Quick Rice with Black Beans image

Gossip: Gloria Estefan's favorite album of hers is one she shares with many great guest artists. It's called "Unwrapped" and you might want to play it for mood music with this supper, as she did inspire its creation. It'll taste even better!

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided, plus a little to drizzle
2 medium yellow skinned onions, 1 finely chopped, divided, 1 thinly sliced
3 cups chicken stock, divided
1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons ground cumin, divided
3 tablespoons fresh thyme, 5 or 6 sprigs, chopped
1 1/2 cups white rice
1 (14-ounce) can black beans
2 pounds flank steak
2 tablespoons grill seasoning blend ( recommended: Montreal Steak Seasoning by McCormick)
1 lime
3 green plantains (they like green bananas and are available in produce department)
Waxed paper
1 small green bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped
4 cloves garlic, cracked away from skin and finely chopped
1 pound small shrimp, peeled, deveined and coarsely chopped
Salt and pepper
1 lemon
1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
3 tablespoons finely chopped parsley leaves
Hot sauce (recommended: Tabasco)

Steps:

  • Heat a medium pot over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, 1 turn of the pan, and half of the finely chopped onion. Saute 3 minutes, then season with 2 teaspoons cumin, eyeball the measurement in the palm of your hand, and the thyme leaves. Pour in 2 1/2 cups of chicken stock and raise heat to bring to a boil. Add rice and lower heat to simmer when boil resumes. Cover pot tightly. After 12 minutes, stir in black beans and replace cover. Cook another 6 to 7 minutes. Turn off rice and beans, season with salt and stir to combine then let stand until ready to serve. While rice cooks, make plantains with shrimp and the meat.
  • Preheat a grill pan over high heat. The meat can also be prepared in a hot, large cast iron or nonstick skillet if you do not have a grill pan.
  • Place flank steak in a shallow dish and drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil to coat ¿ about 2 tablespoons. Mix grill seasoning with 1 tablespoon cumin, eyeball the measurement in your palm. Add the zest of 1 lime to the grill seasoning and cumin. Rub the mixture over the steak evenly. Wash up and cut lime into wedges and reserve. Place the steak on hot grill or in hot pan and cook 4 to 5 minutes, turn and cook 3 minutes longer. Remove from heat and let juices redistribute 5 minutes.
  • Slit the skins of the plantains from end to end to vent them for microwave cooking. Wrap them each in wax paper, twisting up paper at ends. Microwave the plantains 4 to 5 minutes together or 90 seconds each individually on high.
  • While plantains and steak cook, place a medium nonstick skillet on the heat over a high flame. Add 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil and the sliced onions. Sear the onions up and heat through, but leave a bite to them. Place on a platter and cover with foil to reserve heat. Return pan to stove and reduce heat to between medium high and medium. Add 2 tablespoons extra, 2 turns of the pan, and the remaining finely chopped onion, the bell pepper, garlic and shrimp. Season with salt and pepper and add the zest of 1 lemon. Cook until shrimp are firm and peppers begin to soften, 4 minutes or so. Add the juice of 1/2 lemon, the tomato sauce and parsley. Turn off heat.
  • Peel and mash the steaming hot plantains with remaining 1/2 cup chicken stock and a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil. Season the plantains with salt and pile on platter or dinner plates then top with garlicky shrimp and tomatoes. Very thinly slice the cooked steak on an angle, working against the grain. Squeeze lime juice over the meat and arrange over the cooked sliced onions on serving platter. Fluff up rice and black beans a bit, transfer them to a bowl and pass at table.

GRILLED BABY RED POTATOES W/VIDALIA ONIONS



GRILLED BABY RED POTATOES W/VIDALIA ONIONS image

Categories     Potato     Side     Grill/Barbecue

Yield MAKES 4 -5 SERVINGS

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 LB baby red potatoes
1 MEDIUM SIZE VIDALIA (OR OTHER SWEET) ONION
1/4 CUP OLIVE OIL
1 1/2 TSP ADOBO SEASONING

Steps:

  • PARBOIL THE POTATOES UNTIL SLIGHTLY TENDER. DRAIN. SLICE ONION INTO THICK SLICES AND GRILL ON BBQ UNTIL SLIGHTLY CHARRED. DICE AND ADD TO POT WITH POTATOES. POUR OLIVE OIL AND SPRINKLE ADOBO OVER POTATOES; MIX TO COAT. MAKE A PACKET OUT OF DOUBLED ALUMINUM FOIL. PLACE POTATOES IN PACKET AND PUT ON GRILL FOR ABOUT 30 MIN. (OR UNTIL POTATOES ARE TENDER).

GRILLED BABY BOK CHOY, ONIONS & GARLIC



GRILLED BABY BOK CHOY, ONIONS & GARLIC image

Categories     Vegetable     Side

Yield 6 people

Number Of Ingredients 11

Dressing
3 Tb rice wine vinegar
1 Tb chili paste
6 Tb olive oil
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Salt and pepper to taste
Addition
1/4 c. fried golden garlic (available in many asian stores)
Main Ingredients
12 heads of baby bok choy, thick stem removed, cut in half longwise
6 cipollini onions with stalks, very tops of greens cut

Steps:

  • 1. Heat grill and make sure an area of medium-high heat is available. 2. Combine the Dressing ingredients in a bowl. Mix well. 3. Add bok choy and onions to bowl and mix with dressing. 4. Grill bok choy and onions for 3-4 minutes turning to make sure they are crisp but not black. Pull onions early if they start to blacken more quickly. 5. Place bok choy and onions in bowl. Add the fried golden garlic and mix well.

GRILLED BABY ONIONS



Grilled Baby Onions image

If you love onions, you will love this, I can make a meal just on these onions alone lol! Make sure that you purchase small sweet baby onions for this. Plan ahead the onions need to marinade for about 1 hour. You can double the recipe if desired.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h7m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

15 small baby onions (peeled and stem intact)
5 -6 wooden skewers
1/2 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon French's mustard (can use honey mustard)
2 tablespoons liquid honey
2 teaspoons salt (or use white salt, or to taste)
1 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
1 pinch cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • In a large glass bowl, mix/whisk all the marinade together until well combined (or process in a processor).
  • Pour the marinade in a large resealable plastic bag.
  • Add in the peeled onions.
  • Seal bag and marinade at room temperature for about 1 hour (turning the bag occasionally to coat the onions in marinade).
  • Meanwhile soak the wooden skewers in cool water while the onions are marinating.
  • Preheat grill to 400°F.
  • Remove the onions from marinade and thread about 3-4 onions per skewer (depending on the size of your onions).
  • Place the onions on the grill and turn every minute to prevent them from burning (cook the onions for about 5-7 minutes).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 386.4, Fat 27.4, SaturatedFat 3.8, Sodium 1215.1, Carbohydrate 35.9, Fiber 4, Sugar 20, Protein 2.7

Tips:

  • Choose the right onions: Select small, firm baby onions that are about 1-2 inches in diameter. Avoid any onions that show signs of bruising or sprouting.
  • Trim the onions: Trim off the root end of the onions and peel away any loose or damaged outer layers.
  • Parboil the onions: Parboiling the onions helps to soften them and reduce their cooking time on the grill. Bring a large pot of water to a boil, add the onions, and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until they are tender when pierced with a fork. Drain the onions and let them cool slightly.
  • Skewer the onions: Thread the parboiled onions onto metal skewers. You can also use wooden skewers, but soak them in water for at least 30 minutes before using to prevent them from burning.
  • Season the onions: Season the onions with olive oil, salt, pepper, and any other desired herbs or spices. You can also brush the onions with a marinade or sauce before grilling.
  • Grill the onions: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Grill the onions for 10-12 minutes, turning them occasionally, until they are charred and tender. Serve the onions immediately.

Conclusion:

Grilled baby onions are a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that can be enjoyed on their own or as part of a larger meal. With their smoky flavor and tender texture, these onions are sure to be a hit at your next barbecue or gathering. So, next time you're looking for a simple but flavorful dish to serve, give grilled baby onions a try!

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