Description
A heartwarming sweet onion bake, infused with Cajun seasoning and served warm, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large (15-ounce) sweet onion, peeled and ends trimmed off
- 1 tablespoon vegan butter
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (plus more to taste)
- Optional: 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Optional: 1/4 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- Optional garnish: finely diced parsley leaves
Instructions
- Scoop out the top center of the onion, creating a well.
- Place the onion on aluminum foil and fill the well with vegan butter.
- Combine Cajun seasoning with olive oil and drizzle it into the hollowed onion well.
- Generously sprinkle salt and any optional seasonings onto the onion. Wrap it in foil.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for 50-60 minutes, until fork-tender.
- Open the foil, switch to broil, drizzle more melted butter or olive oil on top and broil for 5-10 minutes until golden-brown.
- Peel away the outer layers of the onion and serve with rich juices from the foil.
Notes
This dish is versatile and can be customized with different toppings. Best served warm for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 172
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 0.5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg