Agrodolce onions
Agrodolce means sweet-sour in Italian and that’s exactly what these slow-roasted onions are. They would make the perfect accompaniment to steak.
1 HOUR 10 MINUTES | SERVES 4 AS A SIDE | EASY | GF
red onions 4, peeled and cut into quarters through the root
olive oil 2 tbsp
bay leaves 2
red chilli 1, split lengthways
red wine vinegar 50ml
soft light brown sugar 40g
raisins or sultanas 50g
1 Heat the oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6. Tip the onion quarters into a bowl, pour over the oil and season really well. Tip into a roasting tin with the bay leaves and chilli, cover with foil and roast for 40 minutes until softened.
2 Remove the foil and tip in the vinegar, sugar and raisins. Toss well and roast for another 25-30 minutes or until beginning to caramelise and the onions are sticky and soft.
PER SERVING 174 kcals fat 5.7G saturates 0.8G | carbs 27.5G | sugars 25.4G fibre 3.16 protein 1.6G | salt OG
Onions
Onions, or alliums, come in many shapes and sizes. Brown or white onions have the strongest flavour, while red onions and shallots are milder and slightly sweeter. Look for dry, papery skin - this should ensure the onion is fresh and juicy inside.
Purple sprouting broccoli noodle stir-fry
25 MINUTES | SERVES 2 | EASY | V LC
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