Easy Caramelized Onions – Perfect for Vegetarian Meal Ideas and Fast Side Dishes
Easy caramelized onions are a delightful way to elevate your meals. These sweet, golden-brown gems are perfect for enhancing vegetarian dishes, adding rich flavors to burgers, pizzas, and salads. With just a few simple ingredients and some patience, you can create these culinary treasures that will impress your guests and transform your everyday meals into gourmet experiences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: About 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium yellow onions, thinly sliced (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (or vegan butter)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Slice the onions thinly, about one-eighth of an inch thick for quicker caramelization.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, combine olive oil and butter until melted.
- Add the sliced onions along with the salt, stirring until well coated.
- Cook on medium heat for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally until the onions turn soft and golden brown.
- Add black pepper to taste and adjust salt if necessary before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg