Chili gratinated onions baked with breadcrumbs may seem like a simple side dish, but they are much more, starting with the onion, a treasure trove of goodness. The onion contains aromatic substances that have almost medicinal virtues because they contain sulfur components that act almost like a natural antibiotic; its essential oils help our body on several fronts, both for the intestines and the airways. In short, onions are very useful for purifying the body. Thanks to these health benefits, we should consider onions more as a side dish rather than just as a flavoring for sautés and various sauces. There are many ways to use onions in cooking, and I will list a few: they can be glazed, stuffed, sweet and sour, baked in foil, stewed, and let’s not forget onion soup, a fantastic first course with toasted bread croutons.
- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Very Cheap
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 4
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All Seasons
- Energy 155.53 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 21.25 (g) of which sugars 8.28 (g)
- Proteins 2.77 (g)
- Fat 7.49 (g) of which saturated 1.15 (g)of which unsaturated 0.24 (g)
- Fibers 3.51 (g)
- Sodium 535.75 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 140 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients
- 26.5 oz onions
- 0.7 oz breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp chives
- to taste chili powder
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
Tools
- Baking Pan
- Cutting Board
- Parchment Paper
Steps
I peeled the onions and cut them into 4 slices, not too thin.
I placed the onion slices on the baking paper
and seasoned them with salt, chives, chili, and EVO oil.
A nice sprinkle of breadcrumbs to cover everything.
Once ready and seasoned, I put the onions in the oven for 30 minutes at 375°F until fully golden.
And here they are ready to be enjoyed as a side dish.
FAQ (Questions and Answers)
What is the best onion in Italy?
The Tropea onion is undoubtedly the best onion, sweet enough to be eaten raw, and is considered an Italian excellence.
What is the sweetest onion?
The sweetest and most delicate onion is certainly the red one because it contains many sugars, and not just the famous Tropea, which can also be consumed raw.
