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Fast Caramelized Onions Recipe
My fast caramelized onions recipe pairs regular brown onions with brown sugar, unlocking the secret to the best way to caramelize onions in a hurry!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 148 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
French
Ingredients
- 4 medium or large yellow onions you can also use red onions or vidalia onions
- 4 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoons brown sugar
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Cut onions in half. Slice each onion half lengthwise into ¼-inch half-moons.
- Set a cast iron or nonstick pan with a thick bottom to medium heat. Add butter (or oil), and melt fully.
- Add the onions to the pan (if you have more onions that can easily fit in one pan, add them in batches, waiting until onions become translucent before adding the next batch). Cook, stirring occasionally, over medium heat until the onions change color, about 5-10 minutes.
- Lower the heat to medium-low and add the brown sugar. Cook, stirring the pan often to prevent burning, until the onions fully caramelize and become golden brown, for about 15 minutes.
- For extra brown caramelized onions, cook the onions for an additional 10 minutes. They will be extra sweet, but this will also produce the smallest amount of caramelized onions as they continue shrinking while they cook.
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Notes
- Caramelised red onion:
- Caramelised red onion:
- To make caramelised red onions, just use red onions in place of brown onions.
- To make caramelised red onions, just use red onions in place of brown onions.
- Caramelised sweet onions:
- To make caramelised sweet onions, just use Vidalia onions in place of brown onions.
- To make caramelised sweet onions, just use Vidalia onions in place of brown onions.
- Caramelized onions with balsamic vinegar:
- You can also add a splash of balsamic vinegar at the last 5 minutes for a tangy flavor that contrasts nicely with the sweetness of caramelized onions.
- You can also add a splash of balsamic vinegar at the last 5 minutes for a tangy flavor that contrasts nicely with the sweetness of caramelized onions.
Nutrition Information
Calories
148kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.4g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.5g
Cholesterol
30mg
(10%)
Sodium
6mg
(0%)
Potassium
165mg
(5%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
352IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
29mg
(3%)
Iron
0.2mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 148
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 148kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 30mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 6mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 165mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 352IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 29mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.