Camila’s Texas Roots Slow Roasted and Marinated Onions

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Did you know that onions are the official vegetable of the state of Texas? Neither did we!

Today I want to share a recipe with you all for Texas Roots: Slow Roasted Onions. Usually, I use onions to add flavor into my recipes (garlic, onions and tomatoes are my go-to base). But today, onions are the star.

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You can serve these as a side dish, or throw them on a burger. The marinade for this recipe is very simple and easy and it creates such a wonderful flavor.

The other thing I love about this recipe is that you can make it a full day ahead of time…. Meaning that you have more time to actually cook your meal.

Check out the video below to see me make these step-by-step.

Tip: If you are serving these onions on their own, I suggest adding some fresh herbs like basil and thyme.

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Even if you aren’t a fan of onions, you are still going to want to try this recipe!

Camila's Texas Roots: Slow Roasted Onions

Ingredients

For The Marinade

1 cup water
1 cup red wine vinegar
2 tbsp honey
1 tsp fresh thyme chopped
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
2-3 large Texas Roots Onions

For Roasting

3 tbsp butter
1 tsp fresh thyme chopped

Instructions

Blend marinade ingredients in a small bowl and pour into a baking dish that will hold all 8 onion halves.
Trim the end of onions and cut horizontal (1/4” slices)and place wide side down in marinade.
Marinate overnight covered in refrigerator.
Preheat oven to 375°F. Gently flip the onions over.
Roast uncovered in the oven for 1 hour or until golden brown, basting once or twice during roasting.
Reduce heat to 350°F and top with a little dab of butter on each onion piece and the remaining chopped thyme.
Cook for another 30 minutes or until onions are fork tender and golden brown.