Microwaved Potato and Onions
Transform your weeknight meals with this quick and delicious recipe for Microwaved Potato and Onions, a satisfying side dish that’s ready in just 20 minutes! Featuring tender potato slices and sweet, soft onions perfectly seasoned with garlic powder, olive oil, salt, and black pepper, this microwave-friendly dish is as easy to prepare as it is flavorful. The microwave locks in the natural sweetness of the onions while ensuring the potatoes turn soft and buttery in texture. Opt for a garnish of fresh parsley for a vibrant finishing touch. Ideal for busy days, this dish offers all the comforting flavors of a classic potato recipe without the lengthy cook time. Perfect as a stand-alone snack or versatile side, it’s a must-try for lovers of simple, speedy cooking!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium Potato
- 1 medium Onion
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Wash the potatoes thoroughly and peel them if desired. Slice them into thin, even rounds about 1/8-inch thick.
Peel the onion and slice it into thin rings or half-rings, depending on your preference.
In a microwave-safe dish with a lid, combine the sliced potatoes and onions.
Drizzle the olive oil over the potatoes and onions. Sprinkle the garlic powder, salt, and black pepper evenly over the mixture.
Using clean hands or a spoon, toss everything together to ensure the potatoes and onions are fully coated in the seasoning.
Cover the dish with its lid or microwave-safe plastic wrap, leaving a small vent for steam to escape.
Microwave the dish on high power for 5 minutes. Carefully remove it from the microwave and stir the mixture to ensure even cooking.
Return the dish to the microwave and cook on high for an additional 4-5 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork and the onions are soft and slightly caramelized.
Let the dish rest for 2 minutes before removing the lid to allow the steam to settle.
Optional: Garnish with freshly chopped parsley for a pop of color and extra flavor before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
708 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 41.1 g | 53% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.8 g | 39% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 9 mg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 1686 mg | 73% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 79.1 g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.7 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.0 g | ||
| Protein | 8.2 g | 16% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 57 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.9 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 1401 mg | 30% | |
*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.
