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Buttery Cajun Onion Boil

Buttery Cajun Onion Boil

A succulent, slow-roasted whole sweet onion filled with seasoned vegan butter and Cajun aromatics.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 2 portions
Course: Dinner & Main Dishes
Cuisine: Fusion
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 large sweet onion approx. 425g
  • 15 grams vegan butter
  • 15 milliliters extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
  • 0.25 teaspoon fine salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder optional
  • 0.25 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning optional
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Equipment

  • Melon baller
  • Aluminum foil
  • Baking dish or Skillet

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 190°C and carve a well into the top third of the peeled onion.
  2. Place vegan butter into the well.
  3. Whisk together olive oil, Cajun seasoning, salt, and any optional spices; pour over the butter.
  4. Wrap the onion tightly in aluminum foil and place in a baking dish.
  5. Roast for 60 minutes until fork-tender.
  6. Optional: Open the foil and broil for 5 minutes for extra color.
  7. Serve hot with the remaining juices from the foil and a garnish of parsley.

Notes

Use a sweet onion variety like Vidalia for the best results.