Preheat the oven to 425 degrees
Grab your red onions. I bought a big basket at the farmer's market last week - perfect for this recipe
Find or pick some fresh thyme from the garden. If you don't have fresh, dried will work wonderfully too
Peel and cut the onions into 1/2" wedges and place them in a baking dish. Be sure to leave a small piece of the end in place so the wedges stay together while cooking. Aren't they pretty?
Mix the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt and pepper in a cup. Stir to combine
Drizzle the oil and vinegar over the onions, gently mix to combine and lay the thyme sprigs (or dried thyme) on top
Cover the onions with foil and bake for 15 minutes
Remove the onions from the oven, uncover and give a gentle stir
Bake the onions, uncovered, for an additional 15-20 minutes until they are soft, turning a little brown and smell amazing. Taste and add additional salt or pepper if you like
Serve with everything from roast chicken to grilled pork to burgers. I also love the leftovers on salad and sandwiches. They are a lovely addition to your recipe box!