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11-08-2006, 09:11 AM
3 pounds yellow onions (6 to 9 medium onions)
cooking spray, as needed
1-1/2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp dried thyme, crushed
1 tsp dried rosemary, crushed
salt and pepper, to taste
Halve and slice onions. Coat 12" skillet with cooking spray. Over medium heat, cook onions in oil for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally or till soft and golden. Stir in thyme, rosemary, salt and pepper. Serve warm or cover and chill for up to 5 days. 12 servings
Recipe from National Onion Association
Serving Ideas with Caramelized Onions:
Wilted Spinach Salad: Toss crisp fresh spinach leaves with hot caramelized onions, sundried tomatoes and pine nuts. Drizzle with warmed vinaigrette dressing and toss well.
Enchilada Stack with an Attitude: Layer a corn tortilla with black or pinto beans, diced bell pepper, dabs of salsa, grated sharp cheddar cheese and a layer of caramelized onions. Repeat layering then top with a third tortilla. Sprinkle with cheese and bake until hot and melted.
Smothered Sea Bass: Poach sea bass or other firm white fish and serve on a bed of caramelized onions with a scattering of steamed baby carrots and fresh dill sprigs over all.
Royal Stuffed Bakers: Spoon the lavish richness of caramelized onions into baked potatoes instead of the usual butter and sour cream. Sprinkle black pepper over top.
Portabella “Steak” and Onions: Grill or sauté thick slices of portabella mushrooms in olive oil and serve with the juices over caramelized onions for a satisfying and surprisingly hearty entrée.
Pasta Primavera with Caramelized Onions: Caramelize two onions with slices of red and green peppers and zucchini. Gently toss with penne pasta and pesto sauce. Top with Italian cheeses.
Flavorful Burger: Heap caramelized onions and smoked Gouda onto a burger. Serve on a toasted bun.
Sliced Steak Sandwich: Season caramelized onions with chile powder and paprika and stack with sliced steak on a French roll.
Chicken Quesadillas: Place seasoned chicken, caramelized onions, peppers and melted cheese between two tortillas and heat. Serve with pico de gallo.
Caramelized Onion, Goat Cheese and Mushroom Pizza: Top a pizza crust with mild goat cheese, roasted garlic, caramelized onions, seasonal mushrooms and herbs.
cooking spray, as needed
1-1/2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp dried thyme, crushed
1 tsp dried rosemary, crushed
salt and pepper, to taste
Halve and slice onions. Coat 12" skillet with cooking spray. Over medium heat, cook onions in oil for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally or till soft and golden. Stir in thyme, rosemary, salt and pepper. Serve warm or cover and chill for up to 5 days. 12 servings
Recipe from National Onion Association
Serving Ideas with Caramelized Onions:
Wilted Spinach Salad: Toss crisp fresh spinach leaves with hot caramelized onions, sundried tomatoes and pine nuts. Drizzle with warmed vinaigrette dressing and toss well.
Enchilada Stack with an Attitude: Layer a corn tortilla with black or pinto beans, diced bell pepper, dabs of salsa, grated sharp cheddar cheese and a layer of caramelized onions. Repeat layering then top with a third tortilla. Sprinkle with cheese and bake until hot and melted.
Smothered Sea Bass: Poach sea bass or other firm white fish and serve on a bed of caramelized onions with a scattering of steamed baby carrots and fresh dill sprigs over all.
Royal Stuffed Bakers: Spoon the lavish richness of caramelized onions into baked potatoes instead of the usual butter and sour cream. Sprinkle black pepper over top.
Portabella “Steak” and Onions: Grill or sauté thick slices of portabella mushrooms in olive oil and serve with the juices over caramelized onions for a satisfying and surprisingly hearty entrée.
Pasta Primavera with Caramelized Onions: Caramelize two onions with slices of red and green peppers and zucchini. Gently toss with penne pasta and pesto sauce. Top with Italian cheeses.
Flavorful Burger: Heap caramelized onions and smoked Gouda onto a burger. Serve on a toasted bun.
Sliced Steak Sandwich: Season caramelized onions with chile powder and paprika and stack with sliced steak on a French roll.
Chicken Quesadillas: Place seasoned chicken, caramelized onions, peppers and melted cheese between two tortillas and heat. Serve with pico de gallo.
Caramelized Onion, Goat Cheese and Mushroom Pizza: Top a pizza crust with mild goat cheese, roasted garlic, caramelized onions, seasonal mushrooms and herbs.