4 small yellow onions
2 tbsp olive oil
1 salt & pepper
Directions
Preheat oven to 400F. Do not peel the onions. Rub the outer skins
well with the olive oil. Set them in an oiled baking pan, sprinkle
with salt & pepper & bake for about 1 hour until soft & golden. Serve
warm or at room temperature. Use either as a side dish or as part of
an antipasto. Or toss with fresh herbs such as oregano & serve as
part of a salad.
Servings: 2 servings
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