Baked Tropea Onions
- Gluten Free
- Lactose Free
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Energy Kcal 106
- Carbohydrates g 13.2
- of which sugars g 9.1
- Protein g 2.3
- Fats g 4.9
- of which saturated fat g 0.73
- Fiber g 2
- Sodium mg 277
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Prep time: 5 min
- Cook time: 40 min
- Serving: 4
- Cost: Very low
PRESENTATION
Baked Tropea onions are a real gem from Calabria, Italy, with their reddish-purple color and sweet aroma. People in Southern Italy love these onions for their looks and taste. Really, they add so much to a meal. It’s not just about appearances—Tropea onions have this tender texture that works in all sorts of dishes. After harvesting, they're often sun-dried and braided for storage, keeping them ready for everything from raw salads to rich, baked Tropea onions dishes. And listen, in Calabria, you’ll find these onions in tuna and bean salads or even sweet and sour recipes.
They’re famous in Calabrian kitchens for being both moist and a bit crisp once roasted. Honestly, whether you’re making them as a side for grilled fish or roasting them to pair with hearty meats, you’ll notice the unique touch that Tropea onion recipes bring to the table.
Folks who enjoy roasted Tropea onions say they go with just about anything. There’s something about the way they pick up a golden color in the oven that's mouthwatering. Pretty much. Across Calabria, there are plenty of ways to use these sweet red onions—sometimes they appear caramelized, other times in a rustic roasted style with herbs. What’s cool is how each town in the region has its own version, so you might get different flavors depending on where you are.
These onions have a reputation for making simple meals taste special, and that’s a big reason they’re treasured in Italian onion recipes. People often talk about Cipolla Rossa di Tropea like it’s the heart of Calabrian food. Which is great. And once you try a dish like this, you get why. Baked or roasted, Tropea onion dishes always seem to bring out a tangy edge while staying mild enough to let other ingredients shine. Next time you want something that shows off true Mediterranean onion recipes, it’s hard to beat the taste and tradition packed into these baked Tropea onions. For real.
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- INGREDIENTS
- Red Tropea onions 4
- Rosemary to taste
- Sage to taste
- Thyme to taste
- Coarse salt 1 tsp (5 g)
- Black pepper to taste
- Extra virgin olive oil to taste
How to prepare Baked Tropea Onions
To prepare baked Tropea onions, first remove the root end 1 and peel them 2. Then cut them lengthwise 3
to obtain 2 halves 4. Place the onions in a baking dish (also suitable for oven cooking), drizzle them with a little oil, and sear them over high heat for about 5 minutes 5, being careful to move them occasionally, leaving them with the cut side facing up, to prevent burning. Meanwhile, take the aromatic herbs 6
and chop them finely 7. Then, as soon as the onions are slightly seared, remove them from the heat and sprinkle them with the freshly chopped herbs. Season with coarse salt 8, add a drizzle of oil 9
and pepper 10. At this point 11, bake in a preheated static oven at 375°F for about 30-35 minutes, in the middle rack. Remove from the oven and serve your baked Tropea onions 12 with your favorite main dishes!