Caramelized Onions

These caramelized onions make a sweet and tasty accompaniment to the main-dish chowder.

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These caramelized onions make a sweet and tasty accompaniment to the main-dish chowder.

Servings
8

Ingredients

  • 6 large sweet onions, about 3 lb.
  • 2 Tbs. olive oil
  • 2 Tbs. balsamic vinegar
  • 2 Tbs. light brown muscovado sugar
  • 1/8 tsp. lemon pepper

Preparation

Peel the onions, cut in half crosswise and slice into 1/2-inch wedges. Set aside.

Heat the olive oil in a Dutch oven or electric skillet over medium-high heat for 30 seconds. Add onions, and cook for 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Reduce heat, add vinegar and sugar, and cook, stirring frequently, for about 45 minutes or until caramelized.

Nutrition Information

  • Calories 93
  • Carbohydrate Content 15 g
  • Cholesterol Content 0 mg
  • Fat Content 2 g
  • Fiber Content 3 g
  • Protein Content 2 g
  • Saturated Fat Content 0 g
  • Sodium Content 13 mg
  • Sugar Content 14 g