“I love this dish! I baked baby onions in a thyme-infused cream and topped with a crumb made from blitzed lean pork scratchings (a UK product) and finely grated Parmesan. When I made this dish for us, we ended up eating them on top of our grilled pork chops. Lush! The peeling of the onions is a finicky job, but the results are worth it in the end. Be sure to keep the little root end intact to ensure the onions keep their shape, but use a small, sharp paring knife to trim it close enough that the entire onion is edible. And don’t jab yourself like I did doing that … #BloodFest2018″ – Monya
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Onions can be a flavourful addition to the keto diet. They can add a lot of flavour to keto-friendly dishes, making them more enjoyable and satisfying.
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Onions provide dietary fibre, which can help support digestive health and promote feelings of fullness. The fibre in onions can help stabilize blood sugar levels, which is important for those following a keto diet.
Onions contain antioxidants, such as quercetin, which have anti-inflammatory and potentially heart-protective properties. Antioxidants can help combat oxidative stress and support overall health.
However, it’s crucial to be mindful of portion sizes when consuming onions on a keto diet, as the carbohydrates can add up. If you’re strict about your daily carb intake, you may want to measure and track the onions you use in your meals to ensure they fit within your allotted carb limit.
It is important to note that to maintain ketosis, it’s essential to track carbohydrate intake and ensure it aligns with your daily macro goals. Consulting with a healthcare professional is advised before making significant dietary changes. Scroll to the bottom to see the full macros and allergens for this Keto Baked Creamy Baby Onions with Crackling Crumb dish, as well as all the Side dishes on Fats of Life®.
Baked Creamy Baby Onions with Crackling Crumb
Per serving
Equipment
Ingredients
- 16 baby onions, peeled
- 1 TB olive oil
- salt and white pepper
- 120 g (4.2 oz) double cream
- 1 TB picked thyme leaves
- 15 g (0.5 oz) lean pork scratchings
- 1 TB Parmesan cheese, finely grated
- pink Himalayan salt
- freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (fan oven). This is 200°C for conventional ovens (or 400°F / gas mark 6).
- Place the peeled baby onions in a bowl and drizzle over the olive oil. Toss to evenly coat then transfer to a small, deep roasting dish where they can nestle together in an even layer. Season with salt and white pepper.
- Cover the dish with foil and place into the oven for 30 minutes.
- In the meantime, gently warm the cream in a small pan along with three-quarters of the picked thyme leaves. Once warmed through, remove the foil from the dish and pour the mixture over the partially-baked onions.
- Return the dish (uncovered) to the oven for 20 min. In that time, blitz the crackling in a mini food processor and combine with the Parmesan.
- After 20 minutes, scatter over half the crumb mixture over the onion and bake for another 10 minutes. The onions should be completely softened, but still holding their shape.
- To serve, season with a pinch of pink Himalayan salt and freshly ground black pepper. Scatter over the remaining picked thyme leaves. You will still have leftover crumb mixture to scatter over if you want added crunch.We enjoyed this as a sauce over pork chops!
My name is Monya Kilian Palmer. If you loved this recipe, please follow and tag me @mkilianpalmer on Instagram so we can all see your lovely creations!
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Nutritional Information per servingCalories 154Kcal / 644kJ
Fat 12g
Carbohydrates 5.9g
Protein 6.2g
Allergens
Milk
Wheat (may be found in some store-bought pork scratchings - check label)
Soya (may be found in some store-bought pork scratchings - check label)
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Drop me a line if you have any questions or comments about this recipe. I will do my best to reply as soon as possible! Monya xxx