Side dishe for 6
Caramelized Onion Side
Sliced yellow onions slowly cook in butter and oil until soft, browned, and sweet.
Typical price
$1.77for 4 servings
$0.44 per serving$1.77 for 4
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- 50 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanVegetarianGluten-freeBudgetSide dishes
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.40Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 1.5 lb | $1.94Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $2.66 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilSalt and pepperSyrups, molasses, powdered sugar
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 1/2 lb yellow onions
- fine sea salt
- 1 tsp light brown sugar (optional)
Steps
- Peel and thinly slice the onions, separating the slices.
- Heat the butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat for 2 minutes.
- Add the onions and salt, then cook for 10 minutes, stirring often.
- Lower the heat and cook the onions for 20 minutes, stirring every few minutes.
- Stir in the brown sugar if using and cook for 15 more minutes until deeply browned and soft.
Swaps
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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