Braised Onions

Health score
17%
Braised Onions
45 min.
4
775kcal

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Welcome to the delightful world of Braised Onions, a dish that transforms humble ingredients into a culinary masterpiece! Perfect for lunch or dinner, this recipe serves four and is a fantastic way to elevate your meals with rich, savory flavors. With just 45 minutes of your time, you can create a side dish that pairs beautifully with a variety of proteins, making it a versatile addition to your dining table.

Imagine the sweet aroma of pearl onions gently simmering in a luscious broth, their natural sugars caramelizing to create a deep, golden hue. This dish not only tantalizes your taste buds but also offers a comforting warmth that is perfect for any occasion. Whether you're serving it alongside chicken, beef, pork, or even seafood, these braised onions will enhance the overall flavor profile of your meal.

What makes this recipe truly special is its adaptability. You can easily switch to a vegetarian option by using vegetable stock, and for those looking to indulge, a splash of heavy cream can turn your onions into a creamy delight. With a caloric breakdown that balances protein, fat, and carbohydrates, this dish is not only delicious but also satisfying. So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to impress your family and friends with this exquisite Braised Onions recipe!

Ingredients

  • pound pearl onions 
  • servings butter 
  • servings chicken stock see for vegetarian option (or vegetable stock )
  • servings salt and pepper 
  • servings sugar (for brown-braised onions)
  • servings meat from a rotisserie chicken 
  • servings beef 
  • servings fatty pork 
  • servings fish and seafood 
  • servings pasta and noodles 

Equipment

  • sauce pan

Directions

  1. Blanch the onions: Blanch the onions in boiling water for one minute.
  2. Drain and rinse in cold water to stop cooking. Slice off the ends; slip off the skins.
  3. If you are using frozen pearl onions, defrost and drain them before the next step.
  4. Put onions in one layer in a saucepan with chicken stock or water coming up halfway.
  5. Add 1 Tbsp butter, season lightly, cover, and simmer slowly 25 minutes, or until tender.
  6. Before braising, sauté peeled onions in one layer in butter until lightly browned. Then add liquid, salt, and 1 teaspoon of sugar; cover and simmer slowly 25 minutes, or until tender.
  7. Uncover and boil off excess liquid: Uncover, boil off excess liquid, and fold in another Tbsp of butter if you wish.
  8. (optional) For "creamed" onions add some heavy cream to white-braised onions when they are just tender. Simmer several minutes until thickened, basting.

Nutrition Facts

Calories775kcal
Protein23.11%
Fat45.32%
Carbs31.57%

Properties

Glycemic Index
47.75
Glycemic Load
21.64
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
25.347825910734%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.02mg
Luteolin
0.03mg
Isorhamnetin
8.44mg
Kaempferol
1.09mg
Myricetin
0.05mg
Quercetin
34.18mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:775.44kcal
38.77%
Fat:38.63g
59.44%
Saturated Fat:14.08g
87.99%
Carbohydrates:60.55g
20.18%
Net Carbohydrates:55.9g
20.33%
Sugar:10.64g
11.82%
Cholesterol:153.68mg
51.23%
Sodium:1310mg
56.96%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:44.34g
88.68%
Selenium:65.32µg
93.31%
Vitamin B3:12.2mg
61.01%
Vitamin B6:0.94mg
47.07%
Phosphorus:453.09mg
45.31%
Zinc:6.08mg
40.54%
Manganese:0.76mg
38.04%
Vitamin B12:2.19µg
36.44%
Potassium:812.4mg
23.21%
Magnesium:83.23mg
20.81%
Iron:3.72mg
20.69%
Vitamin B2:0.34mg
19.98%
Vitamin B5:1.88mg
18.79%
Fiber:4.65g
18.62%
Vitamin C:14.2mg
17.22%
Copper:0.33mg
16.64%
Vitamin B1:0.24mg
15.83%
Vitamin A:780.81IU
15.62%
Folate:54.97µg
13.74%
Calcium:79.28mg
7.93%
Vitamin E:0.89mg
5.93%
Vitamin K:4.25µg
4.05%
Vitamin D:0.33µg
2.22%