Cloved Onions
Infuse your meal with elegance and warmth by preparing these delectable Cloved Onions, a side dish that transforms humble ingredients into a feast for the senses. Whole yellow onions are studded with aromatic cloves, then gently simmered in a rich broth enhanced by butter, a bay leaf, and a touch of seasoning for a beautifully tender result. The cooking process caramelizes the onions slightly, creating a harmonious balance of savory and subtly sweet flavors. Finished with a glossy reduction of the cooking liquid and a fresh parsley garnish, this stunning dish is perfect as a refined accompaniment to roasted meats, holiday feasts, or vegetarian spreads. With minimal prep time and an aromatic presentation, Cloved Onions are sure to impress at any gathering!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces medium yellow onions
- 24 pieces whole cloves
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 piece bay leaf
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
Peel the onions while keeping their root intact to prevent them from falling apart during cooking. Trim the tips of the onions slightly to create a flat surface for them to stand upright.
Stud each onion with 6 whole cloves by pressing them evenly into the sides of the onions.
In a large skillet or sauté pan, melt the butter over medium heat.
Place the clove-studded onions in the pan and cook gently for 3-4 minutes, allowing the onions to start caramelizing slightly on the bottom.
Add the chicken or vegetable broth to the pan, ensuring that it comes about halfway up the sides of the onions.
Drop in the bay leaf and season the liquid with salt and pepper.
Cover the pan with a lid and reduce the heat to low. Simmer the onions gently for 25-30 minutes, or until they are tender when pierced with a knife.
Remove the bay leaf and transfer the onions carefully to a serving platter.
Increase the heat under the pan to medium-high and reduce the remaining liquid until slightly thickened into a light sauce, about 3-4 minutes. Adjust seasoning if needed.
Spoon the sauce over the onions and garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
175 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 12.1 g | 16% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.5 g | 37% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 33 mg | 11% | |
| Sodium | 683 mg | 30% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 15.9 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.2 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.9 g | ||
| Protein | 2.9 g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 57 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 0.9 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 278 mg | 6% | |
*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.
