Carmelized onions are a welcomed addition to any meal preppers arsenal. I think you should always have onions on hand to liven up many dishes
Here are some of my favorite ways to use carmelized onions:
- Try it in tuna salad
- a great pizza topping
- added to broth for a yummy soup
- eat it solo as a delicious nutrient dense, low calorie, savory snack
Another great thing about onions is that they are mega health boosters! Here are 9 benefit’s of onions I bet you didn’t know:
- A super antioxitdent – protects your cells against damage and inflammation that can lead to cancer, diabetes and heart disease.
- Very high in vitamine C – known for boosting immune health, collegen levels and muscle repair.
- High in Vitamin B – known for influencing your metabolism, red blood cell production and nerve function.
- Heart health benefits – reduces triglicerides and reduces choleterol levels.
- Contain cancer fighting compounds.
- Help control blood sugar levels
- May boost digestive health
- Had antibacterial properties
- May boost bone density
As you can see onions are a super food and can be added quite easily to any diet or meal plan. On to the recipe:
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 3 large yellow onions , peeled, halved and thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3 sprigs fresh thyme (leaves only)
- 1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar (optional)
Instructions
- Melt the butter with the canola oil in a large cast iron or heavy bottomed skillet over medium high heat.
- Add the onions and sprinkle with the kosher salt and fresh thyme leaves. Cook the onions for 5 minutes or until they start to soften, stirring so they don’t crisp or brown in spots.
- Reduce the heat to medium low, cover with a lid, and continue to cook, stirring the onions every 10-15 minutes or so. The onions will reduce and become more golden and jammy as they cook, giving off a rich nutty aroma. If the onions look like they’re beginning to burn or crisp, stir in a splash of water or broth and scrape the caramelized fond from the bottom of the pan for the onions to absorb. Add the vinegar if desired in the last 10 minutes of cooking.
- Continue to cook up to 1 hour or so for a deep, rich caramelized flavor. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to one week.
*Notes
Caramelized onions take time. You have to let the onions do their thing under the lid so they can carmelize. So try not to disturb them, between stirs, as they cook.
This recipe was adopted and modified from foodiecrush.com to fit my keto & lectin-free household.
The onion research summerys can be found in an article titled “9 Impressive Health Benefits Of Onions”, written by Jillian Kubala, MS, RD on December 18, 2018.