Mirepoix
A classic culinary foundation, mirepoix combines diced yellow onion, carrot, and celery cooked to perfection in olive oil or butter, creating a fragrant and flavorful base for countless dishes. This versatile recipe, seasoned with a touch of salt, softens and caramelizes the vegetables into a savory blend that enhances soups, stews, sauces, and even casseroles. With just 10 minutes of prep and 10 minutes of cooking time, this simple yet essential recipe is a must-have in every kitchen repertoire. Learn how to make mirepoix and elevate your cooking with this aromatic, time-honored technique!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium Yellow onion
- 2 medium Carrot
- 2 medium Celery stalk
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil or butter
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
Peel and dice the onions into small, evenly sized cubes.
Peel the carrots and dice them into small cubes, similar in size to the onions.
Wash the celery stalks and dice them into cubes that match the size of the onions and carrots.
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil or butter in a large skillet or saucepan over medium heat.
Once the oil or butter is hot, add the diced onions, carrots, and celery to the pan.
Sprinkle the mixture with 1/2 teaspoon of salt to enhance the flavor and help the vegetables release their moisture.
Cook the vegetables, stirring occasionally, for about 8–10 minutes or until they are softened and slightly golden, but not browned.
Remove from heat and use the mirepoix as a base for your recipe, or store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
381 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 27.6 g | 35% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.9 g | 20% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1323 mg | 58% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 33.2 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.7 g | 31% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.6 g | ||
| Protein | 3.9 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 115 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 817 mg | 17% | |
*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.
