First Fiesta Friday Anniversary, Part 2: Roasted Red Onions with Pomegranate, Orange, and Parsley Gremolata
Roasted Red Onions with Pomegranate, Parsley and Orange Gremolata
Are you still standing? Oh come on…you can do this for one more week…can’t you? Well, here we are folks, Round 2 of Fiesta Friday First Anniversary Party.
I don’t know about you, but I had so much fun last week, co-hosting Part 1 with my buddy, Hilda. What an amazing spread of super delicious cocktails and appies we feasted on! I am so looking forward to Part 2 today, where we focus on mains and desserts. Oops! My dish is a side! Oh well, I cooked this wonderful recipe for you all and then I re-read the instructions! I am not looking back! I really adore this dish and it is something I would cook for a special celebratory dinner. I made it for the first time on Christmas Eve and my guests just raved about it. The onions are caramelized and savoury-sweet with that zippy tang that only pomegranate molasses can deliver. The gremolata adds crunch and a burst of freshness to balance the rich flavour of the onions. This dish is gorgeous beside any roasted meats, especially turkey, chicken or lamb. I found it at Epicurious.
I really hope you enjoy my plate, and let’s raise a glass to Angie, of The Novice Gardener, who has hosted us for a full year now, every Friday without fail! We have been inspired, we have been challenged, and we’ve made many new connections and friends, all through this friendly, virtual block party. Many thanks to you, Angie. You rock!
A special thanks to this week’s co-hosts, Nancy of Feasting with Friends and Selma of Selma’s Table. Not only are these two women talented cooks and bloggers, but they are genuinely nice and exceptionally helpful. Be sure to pop over to their sites and you’ll see what I mean. Happy Fiesta Friday everyone!
Super sweet red onions caramelized with pomegranate molasses
Roasted Red Onions with Pomegranate, Parsley and Orange Gremolata
Ingredients:
5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup pomegranate molasses
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary
2 teaspoons coarse kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
5 medium red onions, peeled, each cut into 8 wedges through core, with some core still attached to the pieces
2/3 cup fresh pomegranate seeds
1 tablespoon chopped fresh Italian parsley
2 teaspoons finely grated orange peel
Method:
Position rack in centre of oven and preheat to 425°F. Line large baking pan with parchment paper.
Whisk first 6 ingredients in large bowl. Add onions; and toss gently. Arrange onions close together, cut side down, in baking pan. Spoon juices from bowl overtop of the onions.
Roast 30 minutes. Using small spatula, carefully turn onions over. Continue roasting until tender and thickly coated with glaze, about 25 – 30 minutes longer. Watch carefully to prevent over browning.
Remove from oven. DO AHEAD: Can be made 3 hours ahead. Let stand on baking sheet at room temperature. Rewarm in 350°F oven before serving, if desired.
Mix pomegranate seeds, parsley, and orange peel in small bowl.
Arrange warm or room-temperature onions on a platter. Sprinkle gremolata over and serve.
This is super delicious with roasted turkey or lamb.
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68 Responses to “First Fiesta Friday Anniversary, Part 2: Roasted Red Onions with Pomegranate, Orange, and Parsley Gremolata”
That is one beautiful way to serve onions. I imagine the leftovers (wishful thinking) would also be good just eaten with bread or crackers. I definitely intend to try this one.
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So gorgeous and full of things I love! It so could be a spectacular vegetarian main! Happy FF!
Thanks Johanne! I had never thought of that before, but it’s a really good idea!
This looks absolutely delicious. I love the colors, but I bet the taste is incredible; I love roasted onions, and can imagine the pomegranate arils add a subtle freshness. And your pictures are wonderful too.
Thanks so much for your very kind comments, Darya!
I imagine the leftovers would be good in a shredded pork belly sandwich – hm I imagine they are nice fresh with potatoes, frankly this is really lovely
Oh yes, on a pork or turkey or chicken sandwich for that matter! Awesome idea! 🙂
This dish looks delicious! I can imagine so many things this would go well with!
Yes! Some wonderful ideas are coming to me from all of this! 🙂
Juliana that is such an incredible dish, I love everything about it.Honestly, I would eat that as a meal. Not only is it delicious but it’s absolutely stunning as well. Thank you for hosting the party this week also!!
Oh, my pleasure Suzanne! Thanks so much for your enthusiasm about my dish! I know that my dinner guests really loved it, that’s why I decided to post it!
I honestly love onions, in almost any shape or form, except onion rings surprisingly. I love the flavors that you combined in these roasted onions, and I agree, it would go well with some turkey. I just may need to try this one out! Thank you for sharing, and Happy FF!
Me too! I love all onions, even onion rings! 🙂
If I weren’t still drinking my morning coffee I’d be sorely tempted to get crackin’ on this recipe right now. I love caramelized onions and pomegranate – how can you go wrong? Thx for sharing, it’s beautiful!
Hey, take you time and drink that coffee – there will be plenty of time to make roasted onions! Glad you liked this!
Indulging in too many entrees would have me bursting at the seams, Julianna…I think this side is the perfect FF submission! One look at this salad, and I think I know why your Christmas guests were so smitten with it! I imagine the oven roasting left the onions with spectacular flavors…Mmm, Mmm good. 🙂 The mix of ingredients you used sound perfect. Thanks for sharing this incredible salad with all of celebrating the anniversary of Fiesta Friday!
Well, thanks so much for such a nice comment! I am always happy to share wonderful recipes with my buddies who appreciate good food! Happy FF to you!
This is one seriously good looking dish and of course it’s going to taste amazing with all those fantastic ingredients plus caramelisation! It would make a fabulous main dish with a scoop of soft goats cheese but I can imagine how well it would partner with lamb especially. Just gorgeous…thanks so much for sharing this wonderful recipe with us and also for hosting! Happy Fiesta Friday x
Oh, now there’s an idea, Selma! Mmmm goat cheese on top of this would be incredible! Thanks so much for hosting!! You know that we appreciate it! 😀
I LOVE roasted onions! And this looks so fancy 🙂
So glad….hmmm can we work this into a breakfast somehow? 😉
Julianna this is just breathtaking! I LOVE this dish! The colours and flavours are stunning! I was drooling while reading the recipe and looking at the pictures! I would love to having this anyday 🙂
Oh, thanks so much, Giramuk! I am always happy to hear that I mad someone drool! 🙂
Julianna, this recipe is just beautiful. Love the colors of the roasted red onions and it looks really tasty too. Happy Fiesta Friday 😀
Thanks so much, Linda! Happy Ff to you too!
Julianna, This is a unique, beautifully presented dish. I would love to have it with lamb, veal or beef dish.
Oh, you do know good food combo’s Fae! So glad that you like this! 😀
OMG! that’s not a side dish for me, that’s the meal!!!! beautiful colours and flavours, just gorgeous! Enjoy this week’s party xx
Haha! Maybe I should submit this for my guest post… 😉 Just kidding! I have something else for you too!
Ooh, exciting!!! I’m looking forward to it xx
This is so different i love it . I wish my youngest ate onions, still more for me x
Now that’s the attitude! 😀
haha
What a beautiful presentation! I could eat it as my main dish!! 🙂
Yes, a few others have said that too! Honestly, I could eat it as a main myself!
Wow. An amazing dish which I can eat as is. Looks super gorgeous Chef 🙂
Thanks Sonal! Veggies rule!
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loving this!
Even though there is no meat in it? 😉
yup!
Beautiful Juliana, I think it is a dish that can be so versatile, either served as a main or as a side. I love the colors and flavors that mesh with one another. Just gorgeous 🙂 Enjoy your weekend.
You are very kind, Loretta! Enjoy the party!
I love roasted veggies, especially onions. Lovely dish with the pomegranates and orange 🙂
So glad that you like this one, Judi!
Yum, this looks so delicious! And every good main course should come with a side dish 😉
Haha! That’s what I was hoping people would say when they saw that I came with a side! ;-
I love it! You know, sometimes when you’re in the middle of a desert and you just fancy something savoury – that’s when this one comes into its own. The flavours alone are to die for …..
Thanks Ginger!
This is such a pretty dish, Julianna! Very festive. I love the combination of ingredients. It must taste amazing!
So glad that you think so , Shari! I always worry, because sometimes cooked veggies don’t photograph very well!
You know, I’ve never thought of onions making a dish by themselves, but this looks so delicious & beautiful Julianna! And with all the lovely flavors you have added and that gorgeous plating, it is a scene-stealer! Wow!
Thanks so much, Naina! Who would ever believe that the humble onion could be a scene-stealer! 🙂
platter full of goodness 🙂
What a beautiful looking dish! I definitely don’t use pomegranate enough … 🙂
I find that I am using pomegranate much more than I ever did. They are so good for you too!
This is a great side with breads and crackers, and I guess would make a lovely salad too.
Yup, I think that once you make it you will find other delicious ways to eat it! 😀
So colourful and lovely!
Thanks so much!
what an intriguing combination of flavors, and it looks tres yummy too. 🙂 I’m hungry now!!!
So happy that I could make you hungry, Geraldine!! 😀
This looks so beautiful! 🙂
Thanks so much!
OMG!!! This looks absolutely divine. I love love love it. I need to bookmark this for my next party because I am sure it would be great with any main dish.
Cheers to Angie and all FF friends al well. 🙂
Happy Anniversary!!!
So glad you enjoyed this, Pang! Hopefully we’ll be seeing you at FF very soon? 🙂
Only you can make me dream of delicious onions! This dish is as tasty sounding as it is beautiful, wow! 🙂