Oregano Onions

Name: Oregano Onions
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 10 servings.
Ingredients: 5 large onions, sliced; 6 teaspoons butter; 1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano; Pepper to taste

"My dad, who loves onions, invented this tasty side dish," says Marcia Preston of Clear Lake, Iowa. "The tender seasoned onions go well with all types of grilled meat, so we enjoy them frequently. Cleanup is a breeze, too."

Ingredients

5 large onions, sliced
6 teaspoons butter
1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
Pepper to taste

Directions

Divide onions between two pieces of double-layered heavy-duty foil (about 22 in. x 18 in.) coated with cooking spray. Top each with butter, oregano and pepper. Fold foil around the mixture and seal tightly. Grill, covered, over indirect heat for 30-40 minutes or until onions are tender.

Nutrition Facts

1/2 cup: 41 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 28mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat.