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Roasted Green Onions (Roasted Scallions)

These incredibly flavorsome roasted green onions or roasted scallions are served on a bed of creamy polenta with cheese and a drizzle of cream on top!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 444 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Green onions (Note 1):
  • 2 bunches green onions scallions or spring onions
  • ½ teaspoon hot paprika powder
  • 1 teaspoon sweet paprika powder
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt
Polenta (optional):
  • 1 cup polenta 150 g
  • 1 ¾ cup milk 400 ml
  • 2¼ cups water 500 ml
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 3.5 oz feta cheese sheep or cow, 100 g
  • a few tablespoons of single cream to drizzle on top

Instructions

Roasted green onions:
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  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F/ 210°C.
  2. Top and tail the green onions, leaving the trimmed green tops on. Wash them and pat them dry. Slice the onions lengthwise in half.2 bunches green onions
  3. Season green onions: Whisk both kinds of paprika and olive oil. Massage the onions with the mixture and place them on a baking sheet lined with baking paper. Sprinkle with coarse salt and roast for 15 minutes, flipping halfway through.½ teaspoon hot paprika powder + 1 teaspoon sweet paprika powder + 1 tablespoon olive oil + 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt
Polenta:
  1. Heat the milk and water in a large pot. Add salt to taste, about 1 teaspoon. Just before the liquid starts to boil, add the polenta slowly while stirring all the time.1 ¾ cup milk/ 400 ml + 2¼ cups water/ 500 ml + 1 teaspoon fine sea salt + 1 cup polenta/ 150 g
  2. Cook the polenta according to the packet's instructions. Mine takes about 40 minutes, but the cooking times can differ a lot.
  3. Assemble the dish: Pour the polenta on a platter, arrange the onions on top, sprinkle with cheese, and drizzle with a little bit of cream, if desired.3.5 oz feta cheese/ 100 g + a few tablespoons of single cream

Notes

  • Serving: The roasted green onions can be served as a side dish for many mains. The polenta is optional, but it is such a great combination.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1/2 of the dish Calories 444kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 21g (7%) Protein 17g (34%) Fat 33g (51%) Saturated Fat 18g (90%) Polyunsaturated Fat 13g Cholesterol 95mg (32%) Sodium 2921mg (122%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 3g (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 444

% Daily Value*

Serving 1/2 of the dish
Calories 444kcal 22%
Carbohydrates 21g 7%
Protein 17g 34%
Fat 33g 51%
Saturated Fat 18g 90%
Polyunsaturated Fat 13g 76%
Cholesterol 95mg 32%
Sodium 2921mg 122%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 3g 6%

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