Sautéed Onions

These sautéed onions are quick and easy to make! They’re deeply flavorful, slightly sweet, and perfectly tender. Add these sautéed onions to a sandwich, salad, or simply enjoy them as a side dish!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• They’re incredibly versatile and can be added to virtually anything! I love throwing some sautéed onions over my salads for a flavorful bite, or even adding them to a sandwich. Though my all-time favorite way to enjoy them are stuffed in a grilled cheese – YUM!
• They come together in just 15 minutes! Unlike caramelized onions which can take upwards of 45 minutes to make, these sautéed onions cook up quickly. Simply sauté in butter and oil for 10 minutes, then add salt and sauté for an additional 5 minutes or until cooked to desired doneness.
• Thanks to the sautéing process, they maintain their shape and delightful crunch! Sautéed onions are the perfect balance between soft and crispy.

Key Ingredients

Onions – The type of onion you use in this recipe is entirely up to you! I prefer yellow onions for their naturally sweet flavor that becomes all the more apparent when sautéed. However, white onions or even red onions would taste delicious using this method. To prepare your onions for this recipe, start by slicing off the ends them removing the papery skin. Then, slice the onions down the center and lay the cut side down on a cutting board. Using a sharp knife, carefully slice each onion half into 1/4-inch half moon slices.

Butter – Just a tablespoon of butter adds quite a bit of flavor and richness to this simple recipe! You have the option of omitting the butter, though I highly recommend you don’t. And if you’d like to make this recipe vegan or dairy-free, use a tablespoon of vegan butter instead!

Chef’s Tips

• Keep an eye on your onions while they cook! If the temperature is set too high, they could burn quickly. Therefore, check on the onions every few minutes, stirring each time. If they seem to be browning too much, simply lower the temperature a bit.
• If you’d like even sweeter sautéed onions, you can add a tablespoon of sugar if you’d like. I find that when these onions are cooked, they release enough natural sugar making them sweet enough for my taste. However, if you prefer a sweet side dish closer to caramelized onions, sprinkle in a tablespoon of sugar along with the salt in the last step.
• You can either store sautéed onions in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months! To reheat, simply pop in the microwave until warm throughout.

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Sautéed Onions

Prep:0 minutes

Cook:15 minutes

Total:15 minutes

These sautéed onions are quick and easy to make! They're deeply flavorful, slightly sweet, and perfectly tender. Add these sautéed onions to a sandwich, salad, or simply enjoy them as a side dish!

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Ingredients

• ▢ 1 tablespoon olive oil
• ▢ 1 tablespoon butter
• ▢ 3 onions sliced, see Notes
• ▢ ½ teaspoon salt

Equipment

• Large skillet

Instructions 

• Heat olive oil and butter in a large heavy-bottomed skillet over medium heat.
  
• Add in the onions, toss to coat in the butter and oil then leave to cook for 10 minutes, stirring every minute or two.
  
• Sprinkle in the salt and cook for another 5 minutes or until desired doneness.
  

Notes

• Make it Vegan: Use one tablespoon of vegan butter instead of regular butter to make these sautéed onions vegan-friendly!
• Onions: I prefer yellow onions for this recipe, though you can use any type of onion you’d like.

 

Recipe yields approximately 6 servings. Actual number of servings will depend on your preferred portion sizes. Nutritional values shown are general guidelines and reflect information for 1 serving out of 6. Actual macros may vary slightly depending on specific brands and types of ingredients used.

 

To determine the weight of one serving, prepare the recipe as instructed. Weigh the finished recipe, then divide the weight of the finished recipe (not including the weight of the container the food is in) by 6. Result will be the weight of one serving.

Nutrition Information

Serving: 1serving, Calories: 59kcal, Carbohydrates: 5g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 4g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 2g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 5mg, Sodium: 213mg, Potassium: 81mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 2g, Vitamin A: 59IU, Vitamin C: 4mg, Calcium: 13mg, Iron: 1mg, Net Carbs: 4g

Number of total servings shown is approximate. Actual number of servings will depend on your preferred portion sizes.

 

Nutritional values shown are general guidelines and reflect information for 1 serving using the ingredients listed, not including any optional ingredients. Actual macros may vary slightly depending on specific brands and types of ingredients used.

 

To determine the weight of one serving, prepare the recipe as instructed. Weigh the finished recipe, then divide the weight of the finished recipe (not including the weight of the container the food is in) by the desired number of servings. Result will be the weight of one serving.

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