Grilled Onions Recipe
These easy Grilled Onions are made with sweet onions, olive oil, salt, and pepper, then grilled until tender with lightly charred edges. They're a simple side dish that's perfect for burgers, steaks, chicken, and summer cookouts.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 3 large sweet onions peeled- like Walla Walla or Vidalia
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil or olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- Ground pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat an oven-safe skillet or outdoor grill over high heat.
- In the meantime. Carefully peel the 3 large sweet onions so you don’t cut through the outer layer. Rinse the onions.
- Trim the onion roots and slice carefully.
- On a cutting board, use a sharp knife to cut the onions into ¾- to 1-inch-thick slabs.
- Next, brush each side of the sliced onions with 1 tablespoon avocado oil. Sprinkle each side with 1 teaspoon kosher salt and Ground pepper.
- Grill the onions over medium heat for 5-6 minutes per side, until charred and soft.
Note: If the heat is too high, lower it to low and cook for about 10 minutes per side.
Notes
- Serving Size: ½ large grilled onion
- Use large sweet onions such as Vidalia or Walla Walla for the best flavor.
- Cut the onions into thick ¾- to 1-inch slabs so they hold together on the grill.
- Keep the root end intact while slicing to help the onion layers stay together.
- Use a wide spatula to carefully flip the onions.
- Cook over medium heat so the onions have time to become tender without burning.
- Grilled onions are best served warm but can also be enjoyed at room temperature.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.5large grilled onion | Calories: 74kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 401mg | Potassium: 197mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 0.4mg