GRILLED ONION BLOOM

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In Bastrop, Louisiana, Johnnie McLeod grills this buttery herb-flavored side dish alongside the main course. "It's good when served with almost any type of grilled meat," Johnnie explains.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 large sweet onion (14 ounces)
1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme or oregano
2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon butter, melted

Steps:

With a sharp knife, slice 1/2 in. off the top of the onion; peel onion. Cut into 12-16 wedges to within 1/2 in. of root end., Place onion on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 12 in. square). Open wedges slightly; sprinkle with thyme, rosemary, salt and pepper. Drizzle with butter. Fold foil around onion and seal tightly. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 30-35 minutes or until tender.,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 65 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 327mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges