Roasted Red Onion Panzanella Recipes

ROASTED RED ONION PANZANELLA

Steps:

• For the onions:.
• Cut unskinned onions lengthwise, through the roots, into sixths. Mix onions with olive oil, vinegar and salt and pepper. Spread onions on a baking sheet and roast at 350*F for 25 minutes. Turn the onions over and roast for 20-25 minutes more, or till onions are lightly browned on the outside and soft and creamy inside. Cool.
• When onions are cool, remove outer skin and cut off roots, and separate into petals. Combine cooked onion with any juices that occured during cooking in a bowl and set aside.
• For vinaigrette:.
• Combine the vinegar and shallots in a bowl. Soak for 10 minutes. Whisk in olive oil a little at a time till emulsified.
• Cut crust off bread. Tear the bread into bite sized pieces(1"). Toss the bread in a bowl with the olive oil. Spread on a baking sheet and bake at 350*F. for 10 minutes or till lightly browned.
• For each serving place 1 1/2 cups bread in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Add about 1 1/2 tbls. vinaigrette and 1 tbls. hot stock. Toss until bread absorbs the liquids. Combine bread with 1/4 teaspoons thyme, 1/2 cup greens, 1 teaspoons pine nuts and 2 or 3 cherry tomato halves. Top with 1/2 cup roasted onions. Serve immediately and enjoy!

ROASTED RED ONIONS

Steps:

• Halve 2 pounds unpeeled red onions; toss in a large bowl with 1/4 cup olive oil, 1 teaspoon sweet smoked paprika and a pinch each of sugar and salt. Place the onions cut-side down on a baking sheet; roast at 450 degrees until soft and browned, 30 minutes.

ROASTED VEGETABLE PANZANELLA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Put the onion, yellow squash and zucchini on a baking sheet. Put the carrots, parsnips and butternut squash on another baking sheet. Season the vegetables with salt and pepper and drizzle with some olive oil. Toss to coat and spread out into a single layer.
• Roast the vegetables until tender and brown around the edges, 25 to 30 minutes for the onion pan and 40 to 45 minutes for the carrot pan. Remove from the oven and let cool.
• Meanwhile, cut the Italian Cornbread into 1-inch cubes, arrange on a baking sheet and drizzle lightly with olive oil. Bake to slightly crisp the bread without toasting it, 10 to 15 minutes. Set aside to cool.
• In a small jar, shake together 1/4 cup olive oil, the vinegar and some salt and pepper.
• Put the cooled cornbread and vegetables in a large bowl. Pour over the dressing, tossing gently to combine. Add the mozzarella balls and some salt and pepper and mix. Add the basil and toss again. Cover and allow to sit at room temperature for 1 to 2 hours before serving. Sprinkle with more salt and pepper and serve.
• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
• Combine the cornmeal, flour, baking powder and salt in a bowl and stir together.
• Measure the buttermilk and milk into a measuring cup and add the egg. Stir together with a fork. Add the baking soda and stir. Add the Parmesan, sun-dried tomatoes and oregano and mix together. Pour the milk mixture into the dry ingredients and stir with a fork until combined.
• In a small microwave-safe bowl, melt 1/4 cup shortening in the microwave. Slowly add the melted shortening to the batter, stirring until just combined.
• In a 10-inch cast-iron skillet, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons shortening over medium heat. Pour the batter into the hot skillet (the batter should sizzle) and spread to even out the surface. Cook on the stove top for 1 minute, then transfer to the oven and bake until golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes. The edges should be crispy!

ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH PANZANELLA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°. Place bread cubes in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan; toss with 2 tablespoons oil. Bake 10-15 minutes or until toasted, stirring twice., Place squash in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Mix seasonings and remaining 3 tablespoons oil; drizzle over squash and toss to coat. Roast 35-45 minutes or until tender and lightly browned, stirring occasionally., In a large bowl, combine bread cubes, squash, pumpkin seeds, cranberries and shallots. In a small saucepan, combine the first 6 dressing ingredients; heat through, stirring to blend. Remove from heat; gradually whisk in oil until blended., Drizzle 1/2 cup dressing over salad and toss to combine. (Save remaining dressing for another use.)

CRISPY GNOCCHI WITH TOMATO AND RED ONION

Steps:

• Heat a large (about 12-inch), well-seasoned cast-iron or nonstick skillet over medium-high; add 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Add the gnocchi to the pan, breaking up any that are stuck together. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes, tossing every 1 ½ to 2 minutes so they get golden and crispy all over.
• Meanwhile, prepare your tomatoes: If you are using small ones like cherry or grape varieties, simply slice them in half. For larger tomatoes, quarter them or slice into bite-size chunks. (It is good to have a mix of shapes and sizes.) Place the tomatoes and onions in a large serving bowl. Add the balsamic vinegar and 1 teaspoon salt; season with pepper and gently toss.
• When the gnocchi are golden and crispy, add them to the tomatoes, along with 3 to 4 tablespoons of olive oil and a handful each of parsley and basil. Toss and taste, adding more salt or pepper as needed.
• Top with more parsley and basil, and eat immediately or at room temperature.

ROASTED RED PEPPER PANZANELLA

Steps:

• Preheat broiler. Toss bell peppers and 2 tablespoons oil on a rimmed baking sheet; season with salt and pepper. Broil, turning occasionally, until skins are blackened in spots and blistered all over, 10-12 minutes. Transfer peppers to a large bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let sit 15 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 400°F.
• Peel and seed peppers; cut into 2" strips.
• Toss peppers in a clean large bowl with onion, garlic, vinegar, red pepper flakes, 1 tablespoon herbs, and 4 tablespoons oil; set aside.
• Toss bread and remaining 2 tablespoons oil on a clean baking sheet; season with salt and pepper. Bake, tossing occasionally, until crisp on the outside but still chewy in the center, 8-10 minutes. Let croutons cool. Toss pepper mixture, salumi, and croutons in a large bowl. Arrange on a platter with cheese; top with remaining 1 tablespoon herbs.
• DO AHEAD: Peppers and croutons can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover peppers; chill. Store croutons airtight at room temperature.