Balsamic Baked Red Onions - low carb & AIP - Whole New Mom

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A balance between sweet and savory, these Balsamic Baked Red Onions are an easy side dish that dresses up every day meals and is perfect for special occasions too.

Balsamic Baked Red Onions - low carb & AIP

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: AIP, Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Grain-Free, Keto, Low-Carb, Paleo, Vegan, whole30

A cross between sweet and savory, these Balsamic Baked Red Onions are a gorgeous colorful side dish--perfect for every day or entertaining.

Ingredients

2 lb red onions (small to medium)
1/4 cup avocado oil
1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
2 tsp smoked paprika (regular is OK too but smoked is nicer - see Recipe Notes for AIP)
2 Tbsp xylitol or other sweetener like Lakanto. See Recipe Notes for more options.
1/4 tsp salt (or to taste)

Instructions

Wash onions.
Cut onions in half and place in a bowl.
Mix other ingredients and pour over onions.
Toss to coat.
Place onions flat side down in a baking dish and drizzle with any remaining spice mixture.
Bake in 450 oven for 30-40 min (40 makes them softer and easier to digest). Alternatively, bake at 350 for 1 hour or more to desired doneness.
Serve with the skins on and the extra balsamic liquid either drizzled on top or offered on the side.