Keto Blooming Onion
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Keto Blooming Onion
Description
The Keto Blooming Onion recipe starts with an extra-large onion carefully sliced into eight sections while keeping its base intact, allowing the layered petals to spread open like a flower. Coated in an egg wash and then thoroughly covered in a spiced blend of coconut flour, paprika, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper, the onion bakes wrapped in foil to steam slightly and then uncovered to crisp up. The use of coconut flour instead of traditional wheat-based flour keeps the dish low-carb while maintaining a hearty coating. Brushing olive oil over the petals aids in browning and crispness. This baking method delivers a tender onion center with a textured, flavorful crust that showcases the bright spices and warmth of paprika and cayenne.
Once baked, this blooming onion can be served as an appetizer or snack, appealing to those following ketogenic diets or seeking a vegetable side with a flavorful twist. The unique presentation enhances table appeal, making it suitable for gatherings or family dinners where a vegetable dish stands out.
The recipe notes highlight that nutrition information is approximate due to variations in ingredient quantities and types, which is common in home cooking. This recipe does not include dipping sauces, but the textured, seasoned crust pairs well with low-carb sauces if desired.
Ingredients
- 1 onion extra large
- 1/2 cup coconut flour
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 egg
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Peel away the outer layer of the onion. Cut about a half inch off the top. Cut onion from the top down into eight equal sections, stopping about an inch from the base to keep the onion attached in one piece.
- Gently spread apart the onion "petals" to give the appearance of a blooming onion.
- In a mixing bowl add salt, pepper, cayenne, garlic powder, paprika and coconut flour. Whisk together with a fork.
- Beat the raw eggs in a mixing bowl. Place onion in bowl and roll to coat completely in egg. Use a spoon to pour egg between the onion sections, so that the entire surface is covered.
- Place onion in bowl with seasoned flour mixture and roll to coat. Place onion on a prepared baking sheet and continue sprinkling mixture until all parts of the onion are covered.
- Brush olive oil to the top and outer petals.
- Wrap onion with foil and bake for 30 minutes covered. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes uncovered.
- For an extra crispy blooming onion, broil for 3-5 minutes, watching closely.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 71 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 71kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 40mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 105mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 51mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 360IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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