Quick Glazed Onions
Transform your dinner table with the irresistible flavors of Quick Glazed Onions! This simple yet sophisticated recipe features tender pearl or cipollini onions luxuriously coated in a glossy balsamic and brown sugar glaze. Ready in just 35 minutes, these sweet and savory onions make the perfect side dish for roasted meats or a delectable topping for sandwiches and salads. Cooked with a harmonious blend of butter, olive oil, and seasonings, the onions develop a rich caramelized finish that’s both elegant and comforting. Easy to prepare and packed with flavor, this dish will elevate any meal with minimal effort.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams small onions (pearl or cipollini, peeled)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 cup water
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- black pepper, freshly ground (to taste)
Instructions
Peel 500 grams of small onions (like pearl or cipollini) and set them aside.
In a large skillet or sauté pan, heat 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter and 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat until melted and bubbling.
Add the peeled onions to the pan and stir to coat them evenly in the butter and oil mixture.
Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of brown sugar over the onions and stir gently to combine.
Pour 2 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar into the pan, followed by 1 cup of water. Stir to incorporate and bring the mixture to a simmer.
Season with 0.5 teaspoons of salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
Reduce the heat to medium-low and cover the pan. Allow the onions to cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally to ensure they cook evenly.
Uncover the pan and increase the heat to medium. Let the mixture simmer for an additional 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until the liquid reduces to a syrupy glaze that coats the onions.
Remove the pan from the heat and transfer the glazed onions to a serving dish. Serve warm as a side dish or use as a topping for meats, sandwiches, or salads.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
629 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 38.6 g | 49% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.3 g | 82% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 62 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 1218 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 70.3 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.8 g | 31% | |
| Total Sugars | 43.5 g | ||
| Protein | 6.0 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 155 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 1.9 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 845 mg | 18% | |
*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.
