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Caramelized Onions

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From: National Onion Association

Quick Facts

Servings: 12
Prep Time: 10 min.
Cook Time: 15 min.
Total: 25 min.

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Add these caramelized onions to an omelet, sautéed green beans, or to any pasta dish—the possibilities are endless.

Ingredients

  • 3 lbs yellow onions
  • Cooking spray, as needed
  • 1 1/2 Tbs olive oil
  • 1 tsp crushed, dried thyme
  • 1 tsp crushed, dried rosemary
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

  • Halve and slice onions. Coat 12-inch skillet with cooking spray.
  • Over medium heat, cook onions in oil for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until soft and golden.
  • Stir in thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Serve warm or cover and chill for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Facts

Calories 63
  Calories from Fat 16 (25%)
(3%)Total Fat 2g
(1%)Saturated Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Monounsaturated Fat 1g
(0%)Cholesterol 0mg
(0%)Sodium 4mg
(5%)Potassium 165mg
Total Carbohydrate 12g
(7%)Dietary Fiber 2g
Sugars 5g
Sugar Alcohols 0g
(2%)Protein 1g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Nutrition facts are calculated by a food expert using nutritional values provided by the USDA for common products used as recipe ingredients. Actual nutritional values may differ depending on the amounts or products used and can be affected by cooking methods.

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