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How to: Caramelize Onions

There is no easier way to add flavor to soups, pizzas, sandwiches and salads than a dose of caramelized onions. Follow these easy steps to learn how to caramelize onions.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 41 kcal
Course: Others
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 2 medium onion quartered and sliced
  • water as needed
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground pepper

Instructions

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  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet set over medium heat.
  2. Add the onions, cover the pan and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are deep golden brown.
  3. During the cooking, add water as necessary to stop the onions from burning and drying out. You may need as much as ½ cup. Be sure that all of the water is absorbed before removing from the heat.
  4. Season with salt and pepper. Use right away or store in the refrigerator in an airtight container.

Notes

Nutrition Information

Serving 0.25cup Calories 41kcal (2%) Carbohydrates 4.7g (2%) Protein 0.6g (1%) Fat 2.4g (4%) Saturated Fat 0.3g (2%) Sodium 36.7mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2.3g (5%) Vitamin C 16.3mg (18%) Calcium 51mg (5%) Iron 0.5mg (3%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 41

% Daily Value*

Serving 0.25cup
Calories 41kcal 2%
Carbohydrates 4.7g 2%
Protein 0.6g 1%
Fat 2.4g 4%
Saturated Fat 0.3g 2%
Sodium 36.7mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2.3g 5%
Vitamin C 16.3mg 18%
Calcium 51mg 5%
Iron 0.5mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.