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    Roasted Green Onions (Roasted Scallions)

    Published by: Adina April 23, 2020 ยท Last modified: June 12, 2024 27 Comments
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    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!

    green onions on polenta with cheese

    Roasted green onions โ€“ where have you been all my life?

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    • Differences between green onions, scallions, and spring onions
    • How to serve roasted green onions?
    • What else to serve them with?
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    • Roasted Green Onions (Roasted Scallions)

    I love scallions or green onions. I have been eating them all my life, and my favorite way of eating them is raw, dipped in a little bit of salt before each bite, with a slice of bread smeared with cheese and some tomatoes.

    Roasting green onions has never occurred to me before, but this winter, I stumbled upon a few recipes on Pinterest that all featured roasted scallions and green or spring onions. I was intrigued and decided to try something similar right away. It was amazing!!!! I

    Since then, I've roasted scallions several times again, not only as a main dish with polenta but also as a side dish for chicken. They are just so good!!! Try some Roasted Leeks or a Green Onion Quiche, too!

    Roasted Green Onions on Creamy Polenta

    Differences between green onions, scallions, and spring onions

    Green onions and scallions are the same thing: long and slender onions, which are harvested when very young before having the chance to form the bulb.

    They are less intensive in taste than spring onions, so the best way to eat them is raw or slightly cooked.

    Spring onions are harvested later, with a plump bulb at the base. They are normally planted in autumn and harvested in spring, so they are called spring onions.

    Another reason people might confuse these different sorts of onions is that green onions/scallions are called spring onions in the UK and Canada.

    So the best way of telling them apart is the bulb: thick bulb โ€“ spring onions. No bulb โ€“ green onions/ scallions.

    I use them mostly interchangeably; I buy, cook, and eat what I find. I used green onions or scallions in this recipe, but you can definitely replace them with spring onions.

    Try more recipes using them: Sweet Potato Jackets, Green Onion Pasta, Ginger and Spring Onion Beef, or Baked Mango Chicken.

    How to serve roasted green onions?

    Very often, I serve them with polenta. When making basic polenta, I normally only use water, less than in this case. I chose to use some milk and more liquid because I wanted a creamier polenta.

    Of course, you can make the polenta according to your taste. Please read the packet's instructions; the liquid amount you need and the time of cooking can vary.

    If you use only water and leave out the cheese, this dish will be vegan.

    Roasted Green Onions on Creamy Polenta

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    roasted green onions served on polenta with feta and a drizzle of cream.

    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!
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    Course: Side Dishes
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 55 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour hour 10 minutes minutes
    Servings: 2 servings
    Calories: 444kcal
    Author: Adina
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    Ingredients 

    Green onions (Note 1):

    • 2 bunches green onions scallions or spring onions
    • ยฝ 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 ยพ cup milk 400 ml
    • 2ยผ 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:

    • Preheat the oven to 425ยฐF/ 210ยฐC.
    • 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
    • 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.
      ยฝ teaspoon hot paprika powder + 1 teaspoon sweet paprika powder + 1 tablespoon olive oil + 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt

    Polenta:

    • 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 ยพ cup milk/ 400 ml + 2ยผ cups water/ 500 ml + 1 teaspoon fine sea salt + 1 cup polenta/ 150 g
    • Cook the polenta according to the packet's instructions. Mine takes about 40 minutes, but the cooking times can differ a lot.
    • 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

    Serving: 1/2 of the dish | Calories: 444kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 95mg | Sodium: 2921mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g
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    1. Rosa | For the Love of Italian Cooking says

      August 01, 2017 at 7:03 am

      This sounds delicious!! I love the flavours! I haven't made polenta in a long time (my kids didn't like it when I made it years ago, when they were younger), but I should give it another go. This sounds like a great recipe. ๐Ÿ™‚ Do you your kids like polenta?

      Reply
      • Adina says

        August 01, 2017 at 9:59 am

        My kids love polenta, especially my son, he wishes me to cook it at least once a month, their favorite way to eat it is with cheese (feta or gouda) and yogurt. The roasted green onions are more something for the mama. ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
    2. Brie says

      March 09, 2016 at 3:37 pm

      I am just loving your series Adina! Green onions are my favorite. I can't wait to try this gorgeous creamy cheesy dish although I might have trouble sharring those roasted green onions too ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
    3. Lisa | Chocolate Meets Strawberry says

      March 05, 2016 at 11:15 am

      Adina this looks so delicious and comforting! The perfect kind of dish to sit down to after a long day when it's cold outside. I think it's lovely that you've given the dish your own Romanian touch to remind you of home! ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
      • Adina says

        March 05, 2016 at 2:29 pm

        Thank you, Lisa. Polenta and scallions are really so "home" for me.

        Reply
    4. Monica says

      March 04, 2016 at 5:31 pm

      I also enjoy green onions and mostly use it in stir-fries or as a garnish but in the summer, I sometimes have my husband throw it on the grill to char and put into our salads. It gets so nice and sweet. I love how this looks on top of that creamy polenta. I want to dig in! : )

      Reply
      • Adina says

        March 05, 2016 at 2:29 pm

        I will have to grill them as well in summer, never thought of it before.

        Reply
    5. Kate @ Framed Cooks says

      March 04, 2016 at 1:45 pm

      I can't believe this perfect combo never occurred to me, so thank goodness it occurred to YOU! Have you ever tried Anson Mills polenta? It's the best. ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
      • Adina says

        March 05, 2016 at 2:31 pm

        I don't know Anson Mills polenta, we don't have it here. I buy my polenta mostly in the Turkish store, it takes 40 minutes to cook but it's worth it.

        Reply
    6. Anu - My Ginger Garlic Kitchen says

      March 04, 2016 at 10:00 am

      Roasting green onions sounds like a fantastic idea, Adina. And they sure must have tasted heavenly with the creamy polenta. Can't wait to try!

      Reply
      • Adina says

        March 05, 2016 at 2:32 pm

        I hope you do, Anu!

        Reply
    7. Kathy @ Beyond the Chicken Coop says

      March 04, 2016 at 5:37 am

      I love polenta. I think it's a perfect comfort food. I like to grill my green onions when I'm BBQing something. This is something I need to try.

      Reply
      • Adina says

        March 05, 2016 at 2:33 pm

        Definitely grilling them this summer.

        Reply
    8. Thao @ In Good Flavor says

      March 04, 2016 at 3:35 am

      I love this side dish, Adina! The roasted green onions and polenta is a great combination. I've got to try this!!

      Reply
      • Adina says

        March 05, 2016 at 2:34 pm

        Thank you and I hope you like it, Thao.

        Reply
    9. Jess @ Sweetest Menu says

      March 03, 2016 at 9:43 pm

      Wow yum, what a gorgeous dish! Looks like it popped straight out of a restaurant!!

      Reply
      • Adina says

        March 05, 2016 at 2:34 pm

        Thank you, Jess, that is so nice of you to say. ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
    10. Denise Browning@From Brazil To You says

      March 03, 2016 at 7:44 pm

      Adina, my dear, what a view! I am a huge fan of creamy polenta -- I could eat it by itself with a big smile on my face.

      Reply
      • Adina says

        March 05, 2016 at 2:35 pm

        Same here, Denise!

        Reply
    11. Balvinder says

      March 03, 2016 at 4:25 pm

      I think soft polenta makes for an ultimate bowl of comfort food. I often make it but cut them in different shapes after cooling.

      Reply
      • Adina says

        March 05, 2016 at 2:37 pm

        I do that sometimes too and then grill or fry them.

        Reply
    12. Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says

      March 03, 2016 at 2:56 pm

      OMG, I LOVE roasted green onions - SO GOOD! And I happen to adore polenta, so this side dish is looking all sorts of perfect to me! Plus you added goat cheese, so I definitely want to hug you. ๐Ÿ˜‰ Cheers, girl!

      Reply
      • Adina says

        March 05, 2016 at 2:38 pm

        Thank you, Cheyanne. ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
    13. Meghan | Fox and Briar says

      March 02, 2016 at 9:03 pm

      I have never roasted green onions but it looks and sounds incredible! Love the addition of goat cheese too - everything is better with goat cheese! ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
      • Adina says

        March 03, 2016 at 8:13 am

        You're right! Goat cheese is always a winner. ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
    14. Angie@Angie's Recipes says

      March 02, 2016 at 3:54 pm

      O yes, green onions...my favourite too. Just got a few of bunches from ALDI too. This looks really tasty and flavourful!

      Reply
      • Adina says

        March 03, 2016 at 8:15 am

        Thank you, Angie. I always have a bunch of green onion in the fridge, can't do without them.

        Reply
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