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Grilled Tangy Onion Flowers

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By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Jul 14, 2010
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Share a grilled tangy treat with family and friends - onion flowers!

Grilled Tangy Onion Flowers

  • Prep Time 1 hr 20 min
  • Total 1 hr 20 min
  • Servings 4
  • Ingredients 8
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Ingredients

  • 4 medium onions (4 to 5 ounces each)
  • Vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup balsamic or cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
  • 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/3 cup seasoned croutons, crushed

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat. Peel onions; cut 1/2-inch slice from top of each onion and leave root end. Cut each onion from top into 8 wedges to within 1/2 inch of root end. Gently pull wedges apart.
  • Step 
    2
    Brush four 18x12-inch pieces of heavy-duty foil with oil. Place 1 onion on each square; loosely shape foil around onion. Sprinkle onions with vinegar, oregano, brown sugar, salt and pepper. Wrap foil securely around onions.
  • Step 
    3
    Cover and grill onions 4 inches from medium heat 50 to 60 minutes or until very tender. To serve, sprinkle onions with croutons.

Nutrition

70 Calories
2g Total Fat
2g Protein
16g Total Carbohydrate

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
70
Calories from Fat
20
Total Fat
2g
0%
Saturated Fat
0g
0%
Cholesterol
0mg
0%
Sodium
190mg
0%
Total Carbohydrate
16g
0%
Dietary Fiber
2g
0%
Protein
2g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
2%
2%
Vitamin C
6%
6%
Calcium
2%
2%
Iron
2%
2%
Exchanges:
1 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 0 Fat;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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