Keto Blooming Onion
The Keto Blooming Onion adapts the classic appetizer into a low-carb version using an extra-large onion coated with a seasoned coconut flour mixture and baked until tender with a crisp edge. The preparation involves cutting the onion into "petals," coating it in an egg wash, and layering it with spices and coconut flour for a flavorful crust. Brushed with olive oil before baking, the onion becomes a visually appealing and satisfying dish that provides a striking presentation with the benefits of keto-friendly ingredients.
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
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 71
% 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.