Caramelized Onions

Thursday, August 12, 2010

Caramelized onions have to be my favorite condiment ever. They’re so flavorful and can go on almost anything. I’ve blogged about putting them in a quesadilla and a dip so far.

After the burnt caramelized onions from last week, I decided I needed to come up with a method to make caramelized onions. And I figured that I’d post it here. I’m sure everyone out there has a way they do this, but this is what worked for me.

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Caramelized Onions

Ingredients:

1 onion, cut in half, then sliced
1/2 Tbsp olive oil
pinch salt

Directions:

Place olive oil in a 8" skillet with a lid. Turn heat on medium. Once the oil is warm, add the sliced onion.

Put a lid on the skillet. After about 2 minutes, give the onions a quick stir. If they are starting to brown/burn, turn the heat down a bit. Put the lid back on and set the timer for 5 minutes.

The onions should be soft, but not brown at this point. Remove the lid and stir the onions.

Add a pinch of salt to the onions. Continue to cook without the lid for another 10-15 minutes until caramelized completely.

Recipe adapted from the method shown on Branny Boils Over

Side Dish

4 comments »

11 Responses to “Indian Spiced Chickpeas with Spinach”

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USA Kiwi (Kylee) — February 20, 2013 at 9:34 am

I love a good indian spiced dish – this looks great, and would be perfect to eat at lunchtime!
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Shannon — February 20, 2013 at 10:33 am
this sounds great- so quick and full of flavor, perfect for weekday lunches! hope things are going well in cinci!
- beantownbaker — February 24th, 2013 @ 10:25 am
  
  Thanks – things are starting to get settled here. We are closing on a house in a few weeks, so we’ll be moving again soon. Hope all is going well for you back in Boston!
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Nutmeg Nanny — February 21, 2013 at 9:37 am
I hope you are finding Ohio welcoming…even though it’s cold! These chickpeas seem like the perfect dish to help you feel warm and cozy.
- beantownbaker — February 24th, 2013 @ 10:26 am
  
  Thanks! We are finding Ohio welcoming. Everyone here is so nice (even if they can’t merge in to traffic to save their life…)
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Erica @ In and Around Town — February 21, 2013 at 9:50 am

Chick peas and spinach – always make for a delicious and hearty meal! Definitely a good choice.
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gerry — February 21, 2013 at 1:32 pm
Is there a substitute for garam masala?
- beantownbaker — February 24th, 2013 @ 10:28 am
  
  Garam Masala has a unique flavor, but it is made from a combination of other spices so I’m sure you could find a substitute on the internet somewhere…
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Julia — March 9, 2013 at 2:42 am
This is the perfect go-to recipe for a busy lifestyle…healthful, tasty and so easy to throw together! I hope things settle down for you and your hubs and your place begins feeling more warm and cozy! Meanwhile, you have a delicious satisfying recipe to comfort you!
- beantownbaker — March 9th, 2013 @ 3:01 pm
  
  So true!
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Rosie @ Blueberry Kitchen — March 10, 2013 at 11:28 am

Oh yum, this looks so warming and delicious!