Description
Onion Boil is a flavorful and comforting dish that combines whole onions with seasonings, garlic, and butter, all boiled to tender perfection. It’s a unique side dish that pairs wonderfully with meats or can be enjoyed on its own as a savory snack. A perfect dish for onion lovers!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large onions (yellow or white onions work best)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Peel the onions, keeping them whole, and trim the root ends slightly to make them stable.
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onions and sauté them for 3-4 minutes, turning them occasionally to lightly brown the outsides.
- Add the minced garlic to the pot and sauté for another 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth, and season with salt, black pepper, thyme, and paprika. Stir gently to combine.
- Cover the pot with a lid, reduce the heat to low, and let the onions simmer for 35-40 minutes, or until they are tender when pierced with a fork.
- Once cooked, remove the onions from the pot and place them on a serving dish.
- In the same pot, stir in the butter and cook for 1-2 minutes, allowing the butter to melt and incorporate into the broth.
- Drizzle the butter sauce over the onions and garnish with fresh parsley.
- Serve the onion boil warm, as a side dish or main course.
Notes
- You can add more herbs like rosemary or oregano for additional flavor.
- For a richer flavor, you can also add a splash of white wine to the broth before simmering.
- If you prefer a stronger garlic flavor, feel free to add more garlic or even garlic powder.
- These boiled onions also pair well with roasted meats, especially steak or chicken.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Side Dish, Salad
- Method: Boiling, Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 onion
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg