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Cebollitas Asadas (Grilled Green Onions)

These Cebollitas Asadas (Grilled Green Onions) are soft, fragrant, sweet and caramelized with a salty and tangy flavor that is absolutely to die for. They are a Latin staple when it comes to grilling! Try this simple recipe and find your new favorite cookout side.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
27 mins
Servings: 5
Calories: 64 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 20 spring onions or large scallions about 4 bunches washed and trimmed
  • 2 tablespoons salted butter chopped or melted
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce or Maggi
  • salt
  • 1 lime juiced (optional)

Instructions

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  1. Preheat grill.
  2. Place onions on a large sheet of foil with butter, soy sauce, and lime juice. Seal onions securely in the foil. To do this lay the onions in the middle of the foil sheet, and fold in each side of the foil. Do the same with the remaining two sides. Wrap the foil around the onions like a present.
  3. Grill onions or scallions on a rack set 5 to 6 inches over the grill, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from foil and place on the grill (across the rungs) and grill on medium heat for 1 to 2 minutes on each side until softened and lightly charred.
  4. Transfer onions or scallions to a platter and sprinkle with salt and garnish with lime juice, if desired.

Notes

  • I prefer to use hearty spring onions that can be purchased at a farmers market or from a Latin grocery store. They are much bigger and more flavorful than green onions, but not always easily accessible. Regular scallions will work as a substitute.
  • No grill? This recipe can also be made in the broiler about 3 inches from heat for 10 to 12 minutes. After the initial cook time, open the foil and continue to broil for 1 to 2 minutes more until your desired level of char is achieved.
  • You can also make cebollitas on the stovetop using a cast iron gill pan.

Nutrition Information

Calories 64kcal (3%) Carbohydrates 5g (2%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 12mg (4%) Sodium 450mg (19%) Potassium 161mg (5%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 619IU (12%) Vitamin C 13mg (14%) Calcium 39mg (4%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 5Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 64

% Daily Value*

Calories 64kcal 3%
Carbohydrates 5g 2%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 12mg 4%
Sodium 450mg 19%
Potassium 161mg 3%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 619IU 12%
Vitamin C 13mg 14%
Calcium 39mg 4%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.