Description
Indulge in the rich, sweet-savory flavor of caramelized onions, a versatile ingredient that can elevate any dish. Whether used as a topping for burgers, stirred into pasta, or featured in a comforting French onion soup, these golden brown delights are sure to impress. With just a few simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you can create perfectly caramelized onions at home. This recipe guides you through the process, ensuring your onions turn out tender and flavorful every time. Prepare a batch ahead of time and enjoy their gourmet touch throughout the week!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 medium or large onions (sliced)
- Pinch of salt
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over high heat. Add sliced onions and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring constantly until they begin to brown.
- Reduce heat to medium and sprinkle with salt. Continue cooking for another 10 minutes while stirring frequently.
- Lower heat if needed and cook for an additional 10 minutes on medium or low, stirring occasionally and adding water if they start to stick.
- Once cooked (totaling about 30 minutes), remove from heat and deglaze with balsamic vinegar, mixing well.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Various
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 92
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 104mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg