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Caramelized Sheet Pan Onions

Deeply sweet, melt-in-your-mouth onions that get glossy and golden in the oven with zero fuss. Serve as a side, on toast, or over rice—they're a flavor bomb with just salt, pepper, and heat.

Total time
25 min
Servings
4
Calories
95
Protein
1g
Caramelized Sheet Pan Onions
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Ingredients

  • 2 lbs onions (yellow or red), peeled and halved
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • ¾ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 425°F and line a sheet pan with parchment paper.

  2. 2

    Toss onion halves with olive oil, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.

  3. 3

    Spread onions cut-side down on the sheet pan in a single layer.

  4. 4

    Roast for 20 minutes until edges are deeply browned and onions feel soft.

  5. 5

    Serve hot, or let cool and store in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Tools you’ll need

  • sheet pan
  • parchment paper

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