Cheats Caramelized Onions with Thyme
Servings: 8 tbsp (2 tbsp each)
Calories: 40kcal
Cheats Caramelized Onions with ThymeEASY - This is an easy recipe to make for beginners. It is not a true caramelized onion, as caramelized onions take a very long time to make properly. This quick, easy cheats recipe is a fast replacement for sandwiches or cheese trays.
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Ingredients
- 450 g Red onions thinly sliced
- 3 tbsp packed brown sugar
- ½ tbsp crushed chili Adjust to your preference
- Salt to taste
- ½ tbsp fresh thyme leaves
- ¼ cup vegetable oil or any neutral oil
Instructions
- In a pan, heat the oil on medium-medium high heat and add the sliced onions.
- Heat the onions till they soften - a few minutes.
- Add the sugar, chilli, thyme and about ½ tsp of salt.
- Keep moving the onions around in the pan continually, while cooking the onion so that they do not burn - this step takes about 10- 15 minutes. See notes below.
- When the onions start to caramelize and darken in colour, lower the heat and continue to cook further until onions are soft and completely caramelized (and not burnt!) - about 5 more minutes roughly..
- Add more salt to taste (if required)
- Transfer the onions into a heat proof jar and let it cool. You can store this in the fridge.
Notes
The time required to cook the caramelized onion depends on the heat of your stove top. If it's too high, the onions will burn. If you haven't made caramalized onions before, it is advisable to use medium heat and take longer and stir every few minutes to cook them evenly and to prevent them from burning.
Nutrition
Calories: 40kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.03g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 91mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 22IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 0.2mg