Viral TikTok Onion Boil Recipe

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5 from 1 vote

This viral TikTok Onion Boil Recipe is a next-level viral sensation! One simple whole onion bakes down with melted butter (in this case, vegan butter) and a little seasoning until it’s soft, jammy, and completely spoonable.

Prep Time10

Cook Time1 5

Total Time1 15

Course: Main Dish, Vegan Dinner Recipes

Cuisine: American

Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian

Servings: onions

Calories: 554kcal

Author: Deborah

Ingredients

2 large sweet onions vidalia, Mayan or yellow onions work best
8 tbsp vegan butter softened at room temperature
2 tbsp olive brine preferably from green olives
1 tbsp olive oil
1.5 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp red pepper flakes
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp sea salt
2 tsp maple syrup
2 tbsp nutritional yeast
1-2 tsp Louisiana Hot Sauce any hot sauce will work
1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
fresh dill and/or parsley

Instructions

Before you begin, preheat your oven to 400F/204C.
Start by trimming both ends of the onion and removing the outer skin.
Using a small knife, cut a deep cone into the center of the onion to create a cavity for the seasoning mixture.
Next, add vegan butter, olive brine, olive oil, smoked paprika, chili flakes, garlic powder, and maple syrup to a medium bowl.
Using a fork, mix until you reach a smooth consistency.
Spoon the mixture into the center of each onion.
Then, rub the remaining butter mixture over the outside of each onion.
Wrap onions tightly in foil.
Finally, place onions in a baking dish. Bake for 50-65 minutes until the onion is extremely tender and the layers pull apart easily with a fork. Remove from oven and carefully open the foil being careful of the steam. Place each onion in a bowl and pour juices from the foil packet over them. Sprinkle with fresh dill and chopped parsley and serve with crusty bread or rice.

Notes

Nutritional information is an estimate, based on the brand of ingredients you use.
Choose the right onion – for best results, choose large, sweet onions as they tend to produce the softest texture and richest flavor.
Seal the foil packet tightly – make sure the foil-wrapped onion is sealed tightly so the onion steams properly. If the foil is loose, moisture can escape and the onion may dry out before it becomes tender.
Finish in the broiler – for extra flavor, finish the onion under the broiler for a few minutes after carefully opening the foil. This caramelizes the top layers and adds a hint of char.

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