Spiralized Onions with Crispy Parmesan Breadcrumbs

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You may not have considered onions as candidates for the spiralizer, but you should. They create beautiful ribbons that make this recipe reminiscent of fried shoestring onions. And because this onion ring-inspired recipe is baked rather than fried, they're really easy to make. Serve them as a side with burgers or as a crunchy healthy snack for game night.

Spiralized Onions with Crispy Parmesan Breadcrumbs
Prep Time:
15 mins
Additional Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
4 cups
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Ingredients

  • 2 large onions (about 2 pounds), peeled

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

  • 3 slices whole-grain country bread, lightly toasted

  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

  • ½ teaspoon ground pepper

  • ½ teaspoon salt, divided

  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Directions

  1. Position racks in upper and lower thirds of oven; preheat to 425 degrees F. Coat 2 large rimmed baking sheets with cooking spray.

  2. Using a vegetable spiralizer, cut onions into long thin strands. Place in a large bowl and toss with oil.

  3. Pulse bread in a food processor into crumbs. Add to the onions along with Parmesan, pepper, 1/4 teaspoon salt and cayenne; toss to coat. Divide between the prepared pans.

  4. Bake, stirring once halfway through and rotating the pans from top to bottom and back to front, until browned in spots, 25 to 30 minutes. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and serve hot.

Tips

Equipment: Spiralizer

Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, October 2019

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

102 Calories
5g Fat
13g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Serving Size 1/2 cup
Calories 102
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 13g 5%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 3g 6%
Total Fat 5g 6%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 2mg 1%
Vitamin A 50IU 1%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Folate 24mcg 6%
Sodium 231mg 10%
Calcium 52mg 4%
Iron 0mg 2%
Magnesium 17mg 4%
Potassium 154mg 3%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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