Easy Easy Glazed Onions
Transform your everyday meal into something extraordinary with these *Easy Easy Glazed Onions*. This quick and flavorful recipe features tender pearl or cipollini onions caramelized to perfection in a rich balsamic and brown sugar glaze. With just a handful of pantry staples like butter, olive oil, and a touch of salt, these onions develop a deep, glossy finish and a sweet-savory flavor profile that's simply irresistible. Ready in only 35 minutes, this side dish is perfect for busy weeknights or as an elegant accompaniment to roasted meats, grilled vegetables, or even as a topping for sandwiches and salads. Garnish with fresh thyme for a subtle herbal note and serve it warm to delight your taste buds. Don't miss this simple yet show-stopping recipe for glazed onions—your dinner table will thank you!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams small onions (pearl onions or cipollini onions)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 120 milliliters water
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 sprig fresh thyme (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Peel the onions: If using pearl onions, blanch them in boiling water for 1-2 minutes, then transfer them to an ice bath to easily remove the skins. If using cipollini onions, cut a small slit in the skin and peel carefully.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the butter and olive oil. Allow the butter to melt completely.
Add the peeled onions to the skillet, stirring to coat them evenly in the butter and oil. Let the onions cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they start to soften and develop a light golden color.
Sprinkle the brown sugar evenly over the onions and stir to coat. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, allowing the sugar to caramelize slightly.
Pour in the balsamic vinegar and water, stirring gently to combine. Add the salt and bring the mixture to a simmer.
Reduce the heat to low and cover the skillet. Let the onions cook for 15-18 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are tender and the liquid has reduced to a glossy glaze.
Remove the skillet from the heat and transfer the glazed onions to a serving dish. Optionally, garnish with a sprig of fresh thyme for added flavor and presentation.
Serve immediately as a side dish or as a topping for your favorite dishes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
162 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 9.2 g | 12% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.1 g | 21% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 16 mg | 5% | |
| Sodium | 294 mg | 13% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 19.5 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.2 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.8 g | ||
| Protein | 1.4 g | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 44 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 0.5 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 212 mg | 5% | |
*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.
