Roast Red Onions with Chestnuts Roast Red Onions with Chestnuts

Roast Red Onions with Chestnuts

A great autumnal vegetable accompaniement with red onions and chestnuts

prep time
10 mins

cook time
45 minutes

serves
6 people

Ingredients

  • 6 small red onions, peeled and left whole
  • 4 fresh baby beetroots,peeled (optional)
  • 4 streaky bacon rashers
  • 30ml/2tbsp olive oil
  • 30ml/2tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 5ml/1tsp chilli flakes
  • 5ml/1tsp sugar
  • 225g/8oz vacuum packed whole, peeled chestnuts

Method

  1. Preheat the oven to Gas mark 4-5, 180-190ºC, 350-375ºF.
  2. Place the red onions, beetroots, bacon, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, chilli flakes and sugar into a roasting pan and toss well together. Roast uncovered for about 30-40 minutes until onions are tender.
  3. Add the chestnuts and cook for further 5 minutes.
  4. Serve with the lamb guard of honour.