Onions Monegasque
Elevate your culinary repertoire with the rustic elegance of Onions Monegasque, a dish that perfectly balances sweet, savory, and herbaceous flavors. This Mediterranean-inspired recipe features tender, golden-browned small white onions that are caramelized with honey for a luscious sweetness, then braised with vibrant black olives, fresh thyme, white wine, and a touch of olive oil. As it bakes to perfection in the oven, the liquid reduces into a rich, flavorful glaze that coats the onions beautifully. Perfect as a side dish or appetizer, this distinctive recipe takes just 15 minutes to prepare and delivers gourmet-quality results. Ideal for dinner parties or weeknight meals, Onions Monegasque pairs wonderfully with roasted meats or crusty bread. Try it for a taste of Monaco in your own kitchen! Keywords: Onions Monegasque recipe, caramelized onions, Mediterranean side dish, braised onions recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 pieces small white onions
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 cup black olives, pitted and chopped
- 0.5 cup white wine
- 0.5 cup water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Peel the small white onions, leaving them whole. Trim the root end slightly, but avoid cutting too much so the onions stay intact.
In a medium oven-safe skillet or a shallow baking dish, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Add the peeled onions and cook for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until they are golden brown on all sides.
Drizzle the honey over the browned onions and toss to coat them evenly.
Add the fresh thyme sprigs, chopped black olives, white wine, and water to the skillet. Sprinkle salt and black pepper over the onions.
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then remove from heat.
Transfer the skillet or baking dish to the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the onions are tender and the liquid has reduced into a flavorful glaze. Baste the onions with the liquid once or twice during baking for maximum flavor.
Remove from the oven and discard the thyme sprigs. Let the onions cool slightly before serving.
Serve as a side dish or appetizer, garnished with additional fresh thyme if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1163 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 74.7 g | 96% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.2 g | 56% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4213 mg | 183% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 130.0 g | 47% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.9 g | 82% | |
| Total Sugars | 76.5 g | ||
| Protein | 11.6 g | 23% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 405 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 8.3 mg | 46% | |
| Potassium | 1432 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.
