TANGY ONION FLOWERS

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Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Time 1h20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 medium onions, (each 4 to 5 ounces)
Vegetable oil
1/4 cup balsamic or cider vinegar
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano leaves or 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup seasoned croutons, crushed

Steps:

Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat. Peel onions; cut 1/2-inch slice from top of each onion and leave root end. Cut each onion from top into 8 wedges to within 1/2 inch of root end. Gently pull wedges apart.
Brush four 12-inch squares of heavy-duty aluminum foil with vegetable oil. Place 1 onion on each square; loosely shape foil around onion. Sprinkle onions with vinegar, oregano, brown sugar, salt and pepper. Wrap foil securely around onions.
Cover and grill onions 4 inches from medium heat 50 to 60 minutes or until very tender. To serve, sprinkle croutons over onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90, Carbohydrate 16 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 190 mg