Spicy Glazed Sweet Onions
Elevate your next meal with these irresistible Spicy Glazed Sweet Onions, a perfect balance of savory, sweet, and spice that’s sure to impress. Thick rings of tender sweet onions, such as Vidalia or Walla Walla, are sautéed to golden perfection and coated in a luscious glaze made with honey, soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, garlic, and a warming kick of smoked paprika and red pepper flakes. The sticky glaze clings to each caramelized layer, delivering bold flavors and a hint of heat in every bite. Ready in just 35 minutes, this versatile dish makes an excellent side for grilled meats, a topping for burgers, or a flavorful addition to roasted vegetables. Garnish with fresh parsley for a touch of color and serve warm for a show-stopping addition to your table. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, these glazed onions are a simple yet sophisticated way to add depth to your menu.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium sweet onions (e.g., Vidalia or Walla Walla)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 0.5 teaspoons red pepper flakes
- 0.5 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Prepare the onions by peeling them and slicing them into thick rings, about 1/2 inch wide.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil and butter. Allow the butter to melt completely and mix with the olive oil.
Add the onion rings to the skillet in a single layer. Sauté for about 5 minutes on each side, or until they start to soften and develop a light golden-brown color.
In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper to create the glaze.
Reduce the skillet heat to low-medium and pour the glaze over the onions. Toss gently to coat all sides of the onions evenly.
Cook the onions for another 10-15 minutes, turning them occasionally, until they are tender and the glaze has thickened to a sticky consistency.
Remove the onions from the skillet and transfer them to a serving plate. Drizzle any remaining glaze in the skillet over the onions for extra flavor.
Garnish with freshly chopped parsley, if desired, and serve warm as a flavorful side dish or topping for grilled meats.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
251 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 12.8 g | 16% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.7 g | 23% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 15 mg | 5% | |
| Sodium | 584 mg | 25% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 33.4 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.7 g | 13% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.6 g | ||
| Protein | 3.2 g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 57 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 0.7 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 358 mg | 8% | |
*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.
