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roasted green onions served on polenta with feta and a drizzle of cream.
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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 Time15 minutes
Cook Time55 minutes
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Side Dishes
Cuisine: American
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 444kcal
Author: Adina

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:

  • Preheat the oven to 425°F/ 210°C.
  • 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.
    ½ 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 ¾ cup milk/ 400 ml + 2¼ 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