Awesome Blossom (Without the Guilt)

"This is a MUCH MUCH MUCH healthier version of the awesome blossom that so many of us love. After tasting this one and knowing the nutrition information on the other, I will have a hard time ever going back."
 
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Ready In:
1hr 10mins
Ingredients:
10
Serves:
3
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ingredients

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directions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Combine ground cereal with the seasoned salt, garlic powder, and pepper. Mix well and set aside.
  • Cut the top half-inch of the onion off (from the pointy side, not the flat one). Leaving the root (bottom) intact, carefully peel the outside layer off.
  • Next, starting from the top, carefully cut the onion down and across the middle, stopping about a half-inch from the root. Repeat to make a criss-cross, cutting the onion down the middle again and stopping a half-inch from the bottom. You should now have 4 sections still attached at the bottom. Cut each of those sections down the middle (from the top), again stopping before you get to the root.
  • Place the onion, cut side up, in a large bowl, and cover completely with ice water. Allow to sit for 5 - 10 minutes, or until "petals" open up. (You can use your hands to gently help pry them open once they've been soaking for several minutes.) Remove the onion, and dry both the onion and the bowl.
  • Once both are dry, place the onion back in the bowl, with the petals up. Pour the egg substitute evenly over it, making sure to get in between all the petals (use your hands to separate them). Swirl egg substitute around so the bottom and sides of the onion get coated. Then flip the onion over to drain excess egg substitute. The entire surface of the onion should be covered lightly with egg substitute. Transfer onion to a separate, dry bowl. (You'll likely have about half the egg substitute left in the first bowl.)
  • Slowly sprinkle ground cereal mixture evenly over the onion, making sure to thoroughly coat each petal -- again, use your hands to separate them -- flipping the onion upside-down once you're almost done coating, so that the entire surface gets coated in crumbs. (If needed, spread a little more egg substitute on any dry spots to get the crumbs to stick.) Spray a baking dish with nonstick spray, and place the onion in it with the petals facing up.
  • Place dish in the oven and bake for about 40 minutes (until outside is crispy and inside is soft). Meanwhile, combine sauce ingredients. When onion is done, allow it to cool slightly. If you like, carefully cut out the center of the onion (so petals are easy to remove). Serve with sauce and enjoy!

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Reviews

  1. We had some major issues with the execution of this recipe and the onions were a little less done that I like them. However, I will give it another chance because my other half thought it was pretty good.
     
  2. Delicious!! We love awesome blossoms, but, as you say, the calories are frightening! It is so nice to have a tasty and healthier option. I didn't have any seasoning salt, so I subbed in some taco seasoning. Thanks for sharing!
     
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I live in Temecula, Ca with my husband and 6 furbabies! I am currently involved in customer service, but my passions are photography and cooking. I haven't had much time recently to do a whole lot of cooking, but my husband is constantly begging for me to do so. I joined a while back as a quick way to find recipes, but recently, due to a budget kickback, I am searching for cheaper ways to make foods and breads. I've come across some great recipes and am gathering a collection of mine to post as well.
 
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