Description
A simple and flavorful dish that brings out the natural sweetness of onions through boiling.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large onions, peeled and halved
- 4 cups water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon butter (optional)
- 1 bay leaf (optional)
Instructions
- Place the peeled and halved onions in a pot.
- Add water, salt, and optional ingredients like butter and bay leaf.
- Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for 20-25 minutes until onions are tender.
- Drain the water and serve warm.
Notes
- Use yellow or white onions for a milder taste.
- Add herbs like thyme or rosemary for extra flavor.
- Reserve the cooking liquid for soups or broths.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: onion boil, boiled onions, simple onion recipe