Sauting Onions
Unlock the secret to perfectly sautéed onions with this simple and versatile recipe! With just two medium yellow onions, a touch of olive oil, and the optional richness of butter, you’ll create golden, softened onions bursting with flavor in just 15 minutes. This essential technique transforms humble onions into a savory topping or ingredient for burgers, pizzas, pastas, and more. Lightly seasoned with salt and an optional sprinkle of black pepper, these onions are cooked to tender, caramelized perfection in a single skillet. Whether you're a kitchen novice or a seasoned chef, mastering how to sauté onions is a game-changer for elevating everyday dishes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium yellow onions
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (optional for richness)
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 0.125 teaspoons black pepper (optional)
Instructions
Peel the onions and slice them into thin, even rounds or half-moons, approximately 1/8-inch thick for quick and even cooking.
Heat a large skillet or frying pan over medium heat.
Add the olive oil and butter (if using) to the pan. Allow the butter to melt completely and the mixture to heat until shimmering but not smoking.
Add the sliced onions to the pan, spreading them out in an even layer. Sprinkle the salt evenly over the onions.
Cook the onions, stirring every 2-3 minutes, to ensure they soften and brown evenly without burning. Adjust the heat to medium-low if they begin to brown too quickly.
After about 10 minutes, the onions should be soft and turning golden. For deeper caramelization, continue cooking for an additional 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Taste and season with black pepper if desired, adding more salt to taste if needed.
Remove the onions from the heat and serve immediately, or use them as a topping or ingredient in your favorite recipe.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
444 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 39.9 g | 51% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.8 g | 59% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 31 mg | 10% | |
| Sodium | 600 mg | 26% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 21.0 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.9 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.4 g | ||
| Protein | 2.5 g | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 51 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 0.6 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 331 mg | 7% | |
*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.
