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No-Guilt Onion Bloom

Gardening Guide: The Outstanding Onion Gardening Guide: All You Need to Know About Growing, Harvesting, Cooking, and Eating Delicious Onions

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No-Guilt Onion Bloom

By Norann Oleson

The mighty onion features prominently on some menus, in the form of a big blossom. It sure is tasty, but all the fried deliciousness may not be to everyone’s liking—or waistline. Here’s an alternative appetizer that’s high on flavor and low on calories. If you can’t grill it, pop it in the oven.

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No-Guilt Onion Bloom

No-Guilt Onion Bloom

The mighty onion features prominently on some menus, in the form of a big blossom. It sure is tasty, but all the fried deliciousness may not be to everyone’s liking—or waistline. Here’s an alternative appetizer that’s high on flavor and low on calories. If you can’t grill it, pop it in the oven.

  • Author: Norann Oleson
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 2
  • Category: Appetizers

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 large yellow onion
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme or oregano (or both, if you like)
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary

Instructions

  1. Cut off 1/2 inch from the top of the onion, leaving the root end intact.
  2. Peel off the outer layer of the onion; put it in your compost bin.
  3. Flip the onion over so the base is facing up; cut onion into 12 to 16 vertical wedges, being careful not to cut into the root base.
  4. Turn onion over and gently separate the layers and wedges.
  5. Put the onion on a piece of foil big enough to seal the onion inside.
  6. Sprinkle spices on the onion, being sure to get in between all the layers.
  7. Salt and pepper, if desired.
  8. Add butter to the top of the onion.
  9. Wrap the foil tightly around the onion, keeping in mind that you’ll need to unwrap it.
  10. Put the foil-wrapped onion on a grill over medium heat.
  11. Grill for 25 to 35 minutes, or until the onion is juicy and tender.
  12. Alternately, you can bake the onion for the same amount of time at about 375 degrees F.
  13. Garnish with parsley, if desired.

This recipe is a real crowd pleaser. Have you tried making this onion recipe? It’s so easy and delicious—please tell us how it turned out for you.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

  • Curator’s Corner
  • Introduction
  • Feature Articles

  • Types of Onion Plants
  • Choosing to Grow Onions from Seeds, Transplants, or Sets
  • Growing Onions in Open Land, in Raised Beds, or in Containers
  • Starting with the Right Soil for Your Onion Plants
  • Companion Planting with Your Onion Crop: What to Plant Nearby—and What to Keep at a Distance
  • The Right Sunlight for Your Onion Plants
  • Should You Fertilize Your Onion Plants?
  • How—and When—to Water Your Onion Plants
  • How to Spot, Treat, and Prevent Onion Diseases
  • Bulb Rot in Onion Plants: How to Identify, Treat, and Prevent Different Types of Bulb Rot
  • What to Do About Pests that Can Harm Your Onion Plants
  • The Right Way to Weed Your Onion Patch
  • Why Do Onions Make You Cry?
  • Onion Harvesting, Curing, and Storage Tips
  • Essential Tools and Equipment for Growing and Enjoying Onions
  • Plant Profiles

  • Dutch Yellow Shallots
  • French Red Shallots
  • Patterson Onions
  • Walla Walla Onions
  • Southport Red Globe Onions
  • White Sweet Spanish Onions
  • Utah Yellow Sweet Spanish Onions
  • Candy Onions
  • Red Burgundy Onions
  • Yellow Granex Onions
  • Early White Grano Onions
  • Recipes

  • Easy Onion Dinner Rolls
  • Onions in a Pickle
  • French Onion Soup
  • Scalloped Onions
  • Onion-Topped Focaccia Bread
  • Caramelized Onions
  • No-Guilt Onion Bloom
  • Additional Articles

  • Nutrition Facts about Onions
  • Home Remedies & Health Benefits of Onions
  • Resources about Onions
  • Onion Glossary
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  • The Best Vegetables to Plant Together for an Unbelievable Harvest
  • 5 Tips for Growing a Healthy Harvest of Onions This Year

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