Description
Whole onions simmered until tender, releasing a sweet aroma, perfect for cozy meals or entertaining.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large onions (about 148 g / 5–6 oz each)
- 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Fresh herbs (such as thyme or rosemary), roughly 1–2 teaspoons chopped or a few sprigs for garnish
Instructions
- Fill a large pot with water and bring it to a boil.
- Add the whole onions to the boiling water and reduce the heat to a simmer.
- Cook the onions for about 30–40 minutes, or until they are tender.
- Drain the onions and place them on a serving dish.
- Drizzle the golden olive oil over the onions.
- Season with salt, pepper, and sprinkle fresh herbs on top.
- Serve warm as a cozy side dish.
Notes
For a richer finish, substitute part or all of the olive oil with butter. Check doneness by piercing an onion with a paring knife.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 onion
- Calories: 179
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: variable
- Fat: 13.7g
- Saturated Fat: 1.9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11.8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2.7g
- Protein: 1.8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg