Boiled Onions
Transform simple ingredients into a classic and comforting side dish with this recipe for Boiled Onions. Featuring tender pearl or small onions, gently simmered to perfection in salted water, this dish is as easy to prepare as it is versatile. Optional additions of melted butter and a sprinkle of fresh parsley elevate the flavor, giving it a rich, buttery finish with a pop of freshness. Ready in just 25 minutes, Boiled Onions make a delightful accompaniment to roasted meats, holiday spreads, or even a weeknight dinner. Whether served warm as a side dish or incorporated into your favorite recipes, these soft, flavorful onions are a timeless culinary staple. Perfect for onion lovers and home cooks seeking a simple, crowd-pleasing recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Small pearl onions (or small regular onions)
- 1 liter Water
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 2 tablespoons Butter (optional, for flavor)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Peel the onions. If using pearl onions, trim the ends and blanch them in boiling water for 1 minute to loosen the skins. Rinse with cold water and remove the skins.
Bring 1 liter of water to a boil in a medium-sized pot. Add 1 teaspoon of salt to season the water.
Carefully add the peeled onions to the boiling water.
Reduce the heat to medium and let the onions simmer gently for 12-15 minutes, or until they are tender when pierced with a fork.
Optional: Drain the boiled onions and transfer them to a serving dish. Add 2 tablespoons of butter for a rich flavor, allowing it to melt over the warm onions. Toss gently to coat.
Optional: Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the onions for a touch of color and freshness before serving.
Serve warm as a side dish or use the boiled onions in your favorite recipes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
404 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 23.5 g | 30% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.7 g | 74% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 62 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 2413 mg | 105% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 46.8 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.5 g | 30% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.2 g | ||
| Protein | 5.8 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 184 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 741 mg | 16% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
