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Tangy Onion Flowers

By: Karen Owen

"'These flavorful baked onions are a great accompaniment to grilled meat,' writes field editor Karen Owen of Rising Sun, Indiana. 'They aren't crisp like the deep-fried 'blooming onions' served in restaurants, but we think they are equally delicious.'"

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Prep Time:
25 Min

Cook Time:
30 Min

Ready In:
55 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings

Ingredients

4 large sweet onions, peeled
1/4 cup red wine vinegar or cider vinegar
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup fat free garlic croutons

Directions

Place the onions root end up on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 10-12 minutes or until crisp-tender. Invert onto a cutting board. Slice each onion into eight wedges to within 1/2 in. of bottom; fan out. Place each onion on a 12-in. square piece of foil coated with nonstick cooking spray.
In a small bowl, combine vinegar, brown sugar, oregano, salt and pepper. brush some over onions; set remaining mixture aside. Fold foil around onions; seal tightly. Place on a baking sheet. Bake at 425 degrees F for 30-35 minutes or until tender. Open foil carefully. Place onions on a serving platter. Drizzle with remaining vinegar mixture; sprinkle with croutons.

Footnotes

This recipe was tested with an 850-watt microwave.
Nutritional Analysis: One serving (half of an onion) equals 48 calories, trace fat (trace saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 203 mg sodium, 11 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 1 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable.

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