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Caramelized Onions
These velvety-smooth Caramelized Onions are a budget-friendly way to add extra flavor to any meal! Add them to burgers, pasta, and more!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 16 servings, 2 Tbsp per serving (makes 2 cups total)
Calories: 22 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3 medium onions $1.80
- 1 Tbsp olive oil $0.20
- 1 Tbsp butter $0.13
- ½ tsp salt $0.03
Instructions
- Peel and slice onions into even strips.
- Melt butter and olive oil in pan over medium high heat.
- Add onions and use tongs to evenly coat with oil.
- Season onions with salt to help release water.
- Allow onions to cook at medium high heat for 5-10 minutes, or until onions begin to soften and turn golden brown.
- Once browning begins, lower heat to medium and cook at this heat for 35-40 minutes.
- Stir every few minutes to prevent sticking.
- When onions are a deep golden brown, they are done!
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
22kcal
(1%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
0.2g
(0%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Sodium
79mg
(3%)
Fiber
0.4g
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16servings, 2 Tbsp per serving (makes 2 cups total)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 22
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 22kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 0.2g | 0% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Sodium | 79mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.