Description
A sweet and savory caramelized onion sauce that’s easy to make and elevates any dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large onions, sliced thinly
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup vegetable broth or water
- 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the sliced onions and stir until coated.
- Cook the onions until they are transparent and tender, about 10-15 minutes.
- Add the brown sugar and stir constantly until the onions caramelize.
- Pour in the vegetable broth or water and let it simmer on low heat for another 10-15 minutes.
- Finish with balsamic vinegar, if desired.
Notes
For variations, consider using shallots or leeks if you don’t like onions. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for about a week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: caramelized onions, onion sauce, easy sauce, vegetarian, cooking tips