Paleo Sweet Onion Sauce
Elevate your dishes with this Paleo Sweet Onion Sauce, a rich and flavorful condiment that’s perfect for health-conscious food lovers. Made with caramelized yellow onions, garlic, a touch of honey, and tangy apple cider vinegar, this sauce achieves a perfect balance of sweet and savory notes while remaining gluten-free, dairy-free, and soy-free thanks to the use of coconut aminos. With a smooth, silky texture created by blending, this versatile sauce pairs beautifully with grilled meats, roasted vegetables, or even as a dip. Ready in just under 40 minutes, it’s a simple yet impressive addition to your Paleo or clean-eating repertoire. Easy to make ahead, this sauce can be stored for a week to add a delicious twist to your meals.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 medium yellow onions
- 2 large garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons coconut aminos
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Peel and thinly slice the yellow onions.
Peel and mince the garlic cloves.
In a large skillet or saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Add the sliced onions and cook for 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until the onions become soft and translucent.
Lower the heat to medium-low and add the minced garlic. Cook for an additional 2 minutes, stirring to prevent burning.
Pour in the water, and stir in the coconut aminos, apple cider vinegar, and honey.
Let the mixture simmer uncovered for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the liquid reduces and the onions become caramelized and golden brown.
Season with sea salt and black pepper to taste. Stir well to combine.
Transfer the mixture to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Add a splash of water if the sauce is too thick for your liking.
Let the sauce cool slightly and serve warm or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
458 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.3 g | 36% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.5 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1726 mg | 75% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 47.5 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.2 g | 22% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.9 g | ||
| Protein | 4.5 g | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 108 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 553 mg | 12% | |
*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.
