Monegasque-Style Onions

Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Health score
4%
Monegasque-Style Onions
45 min.
6
145kcal

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Discover the delightful flavors of Monegasque-Style Onions, a vibrant and unique side dish that will elevate any meal. This vegetarian, vegan, and dairy-free recipe is not only easy to prepare but also packed with a medley of ingredients that create a harmonious blend of sweetness and tang. The star of the dish, the white onions, are blanched to perfection, ensuring they maintain a tender yet firm texture that beautifully absorbs the rich flavors of the accompanying ingredients.

Imagine the aroma of sautéed onions mingling with the sweetness of dried currants and the freshness of chopped tomatoes, all brought together with a splash of white-wine vinegar. The addition of fresh parsley and thyme sprigs adds a fragrant herbal note that complements the dish beautifully. This recipe is perfect for those looking to impress guests at a dinner party or simply to enjoy a comforting meal at home.

Ready in just 45 minutes, Monegasque-Style Onions can be made ahead of time, allowing the flavors to deepen and develop overnight. Serve it alongside crispy toast points for a delightful contrast in texture. With only 145 calories per serving, this dish is a guilt-free indulgence that will leave your taste buds dancing. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a kitchen novice, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your culinary repertoire.

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup currants dried
  • tablespoon parsley fresh finely chopped
  •  garlic clove with a pinch of salt minced mashed
  • 0.3 cup olive oil 
  • tablespoons sugar 
  •  thyme sprigs 
  • servings buttered toast 
  •  tomatoes peeled seeded chopped fine
  • cups water 
  • 0.5 pound onion white boiling cold peeled for 30 seconds, plunged into a bowl of ice and water, and
  • 0.5 cup citrus champagne vinegar 

Equipment

  • sauce pan

Directions

  1. In a large saucepan sauté the onions in the oil over moderately high heat, stirring, until they are browned, add the tomato, the vinegar, the currants, the thyme, the parsley, 1 cup of the water, the garlic paste, the sugar, and salt and pepper to taste, and bring the mixture to a boil. Simmer the mixture, adding more water, 1/2 cup at a time, as the liquid evaporates, for 50 minutes, or until the onions are tender. Cook the mixture over high heat, stirring, until the liquid is reduced to a glaze and let it cool. The onion mixture may be made 1 day in advance and kept covered and chilled.
  2. Transfer the mixture to a serving dish and serve it with the toast.

Nutrition Facts

Calories145kcal
Protein2.81%
Fat55.7%
Carbs41.49%

Properties

Glycemic Index
44.52
Glycemic Load
5.3
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
3.9713042896727%

Flavonoids

Naringenin
0.14mg
Apigenin
1.46mg
Luteolin
0.18mg
Isorhamnetin
1.89mg
Kaempferol
0.28mg
Myricetin
0.14mg
Quercetin
7.8mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:145.01kcal
7.25%
Fat:9.16g
14.1%
Saturated Fat:1.28g
7.99%
Carbohydrates:15.36g
5.12%
Net Carbohydrates:14.01g
5.1%
Sugar:11.18g
12.42%
Cholesterol:0.01mg
0%
Sodium:18.14mg
0.79%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:1.04g
2.08%
Vitamin K:18.43µg
17.55%
Vitamin E:1.43mg
9.54%
Vitamin C:7.66mg
9.28%
Manganese:0.14mg
6.92%
Fiber:1.34g
5.38%
Potassium:182.91mg
5.23%
Vitamin A:249.4IU
4.99%
Vitamin B6:0.09mg
4.7%
Copper:0.07mg
3.56%
Folate:13.28µg
3.32%
Iron:0.57mg
3.16%
Magnesium:11.75mg
2.94%
Vitamin B1:0.04mg
2.91%
Phosphorus:27.93mg
2.79%
Calcium:25.84mg
2.58%
Vitamin B2:0.03mg
1.9%
Vitamin B3:0.35mg
1.76%
Zinc:0.17mg
1.12%
Source:Epicurious