Roasted cucumbers and onions with fresh herbs is a delightful dish that blends sweet, savory, and refreshing flavors. This easy-to-make dish is a great way to enjoy the flavors of fresh, seasonal produce. The roasting process caramelizes the natural sugars in the cucumbers and onions, creating a slightly crispy texture and a rich, flavorful sauce. Fresh herbs, such as dill, thyme, and parsley, add a burst of brightness and complexity to the dish. Whether served as a side dish or as a light main course, roasted cucumbers and onions with fresh herbs is sure to impress your taste buds.
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ROASTED CUCUMBERS AND ONIONS WITH FRESH HERBS
I invented this recipe out of a need for a way to use the surplus cucumbers from a friend's garden this summer. I had never heard of someone roasting cucumbers, and a quick internet search turned up nothing, so I thought it would make an interesting culinary experiment. As it turned out, though, I discovered a new family favorite! This fast and easy recipe makes a great side dish for any occasion. Great with chicken or steak! I've even eaten it by itself for a light lunch. What more could you ask for?
Provided by jrh143
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Onion
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 9x13-inch baking dish with aluminum foil. Spray the foil with olive oil cooking spray.
- Spread pieces of butter into the baking sheet and lay cucumber spears over the butter. Top with slices of sweet onion and scatter basil, parsley, cilantro, and mint over the top. Spray the vegetables again with olive oil cooking spray.
- Roast cucumber mixture in the preheated oven until cucumber spears begin to soften, about 10 minutes. Turn the cucumbers and onion slices over and return to oven; roast until cucumbers are tender, 15 to 20 more minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 67.2 calories, Carbohydrate 3.4 g, Cholesterol 15.3 mg, Fat 6 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 0.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 43.3 mg, Sugar 0.8 g
HERB-ROASTED ONIONS
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Remove the stem end of each onion and carefully slice off the brown part of the root end, leaving the root intact. Peel the onion. Stand each onion root end up on a cutting board and cut the onion in wedges through the root. Place the wedges in a bowl.
- For the dressing, combine the lemon juice, mustard, garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Slowly whisk in the olive oil. Pour the dressing over the onions and toss well.
- With a slotted spoon, transfer the onions to a sheet pan, reserving the vinaigrette that remains in the bowl. Bake the onions for 30 to 45 minutes, until tender and browned. Toss the onions once during cooking. Remove from the oven, and drizzle with the reserved dressing. Sprinkle with parsley, season to taste and serve warm or at room temperature.
ROTELLE WITH ONIONS, CUCUMBERS, AND HERBS
This pasta is equally delicious warm and at room temperature.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Pasta and Grains
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to broil, with rack about 8 inches below heating element. Brush a rimmed baking sheet with 1 tablespoon oil, and arrange onions on it in a single layer. Brush onions with 2 tablespoons oil; season with salt and pepper. Broil onions until golden brown on top, about 15 minutes. Flip onions and broil until golden brown on other side, 5 to 7 minutes more. Transfer to a large bowl.
- Meanwhile, bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente; drain. Transfer pasta to bowl with onions. Let cool 15 minutes. Gently stir in cucumber, herbs, remaining 3 tablespoons oil, and vinegar and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
ROASTED CUCUMBERS WITH CREAM AND HORSERADISH
Cucumbers are dolled up with butter and cream, then given a quick turn in the oven and finished with fresh horseradish, lemon zest, and dill in this elegant side dish.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Lunch Recipes
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Arrange cucumbers in a single layer in an 8-by-12-inch baking dish. Season with salt and pepper and dot with butter. Roast until cucumbers are slightly softened, about 15 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees. Drizzle cucumbers with cream. Roast until cream is slightly thickened, about 10 minutes more.
- Grate about 1 tablespoon horseradish directly over cucumbers. Sprinkle with lemon zest and dill. Serve immediately.
SIMPLE CUCUMBERS AND ONIONS
My mom always had a bowl of this in the fridge during the summer, and now I do too! My mom sliced her cucumbers and onions in cold salt water for a few hours first, but I usually do not. I do not notice difference when they are not soaked. Instead of peeling the cucumbers completely, I leave a few stripes of green to add color to the salad. Note: Cooking time includes time to chill salad before serving.
Provided by CindyMarie
Categories Vegetable
Time 2h15m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Combine oil, vinegar, and sugar in a medium to large bowl (big enough to hold all completed salad). Stir until sugar is dissolved (Note: You can heat the dressing to help keep it from separating. It is not necessary, but I do if I have time. If you heat the dressing, be sure to cool it before adding to cucumbers).
- Add cucumbers and onions to dressing. Toss to coat veggies.
- Cover and chill at least 2 hours before serving. The longer it chills, the better it gets!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 196.2, Fat 12.2, SaturatedFat 1.6, Sodium 3.2, Carbohydrate 22, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 19.1, Protein 0.8
ROASTED STUFFED ONIONS WITH BACON AND HERBS
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 2h30m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Peel the onions, but leave the root end intact. Pour about 2 inches of water into a large saucepan and set up a collapsible steamer inside. Steam the onions until easily pieced by a knife, about 30 minutes. (For more tender onions you may steam them a little longer; however, they might be somewhat harder to hollow out. Either way they're delicious!) Set aside to cool. Slice off about a third of the top portion of each onion. Using a paring knife, cut out the insides of each onion, leaving about 4 outside layers intact, to make a container for stuffing. Chop the onion insides and tops. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the bacon and cook, stirring, until crispy and the fat has rendered, about 3 minutes. Add the chopped onion, herb sprigs, 1/8 teaspoon salt, and sugar. Season with pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, about 12 minutes. Add the wine and cook until dry, scrapping the bottom of the skillet with a wooden spoon to get up any browned bits, about 2 minutes. Stir in the cream and remove from the heat. Remove and discard the herb sprigs. Stir in the cheese and mustard. Lightly butter a baking dish. Season the inside of the onions with salt and pepper, and spoon the stuffing into each onion cavity, mounding it slightly on top. Set the onions in the dish. Heat the butter in the skillet. Add the breadcrumbs and stir until they absorb the butter. Spoon the buttered breadcrumbs on top of each onion. Roast the onions until well browned and heated through, about 40 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.
ROASTED CUCUMBERS AND ONIONS WITH FRESH HERBS
I invented this recipe out of a need for a way to use the surplus cucumbers from a friend's garden this summer. I had never heard of someone roasting cucumbers, and a quick internet search turned up nothing, so I thought it would make an interesting culinary experiment. As it turned out, though, I discovered a new family favorite! This fast and easy recipe makes a great side dish for any occasion. Great with chicken or steak! I've even eaten it by itself for a light lunch. What more could you ask for?
Provided by jrh143
Categories Onion Side Dishes
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 9x13-inch baking dish with aluminum foil. Spray the foil with olive oil cooking spray.
- Spread pieces of butter into the baking sheet and lay cucumber spears over the butter. Top with slices of sweet onion and scatter basil, parsley, cilantro, and mint over the top. Spray the vegetables again with olive oil cooking spray.
- Roast cucumber mixture in the preheated oven until cucumber spears begin to soften, about 10 minutes. Turn the cucumbers and onion slices over and return to oven; roast until cucumbers are tender, 15 to 20 more minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 67.2 calories, Carbohydrate 3.4 g, Cholesterol 15.3 mg, Fat 6 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 0.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 43.3 mg, Sugar 0.8 g
Tips:
- Choose small and firm cucumbers for roasting. Larger cucumbers tend to have more seeds and a higher water content, which can make them soggy when roasted.
- Slice the cucumbers and onions evenly so that they cook evenly. Thicker slices will take longer to cook, while thinner slices will cook more quickly.
- Toss the cucumbers and onions with olive oil, salt, and pepper before roasting. This will help them to brown and caramelize in the oven.
- Roast the cucumbers and onions at a high temperature (400 degrees Fahrenheit or 200 degrees Celsius) for 20-25 minutes, or until they are tender and slightly browned.
- Serve the roasted cucumbers and onions immediately with your favorite herbs and a squeeze of lemon juice.
Conclusion:
Roasted cucumbers and onions are a delicious and healthy side dish that can be enjoyed as part of a variety of meals. They are easy to make and can be roasted in the oven in just 20-25 minutes. With their slightly sweet and savory flavor, roasted cucumbers and onions are sure to become a favorite side dish in your household.
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