Caramelized Onions with Rice

Elevate your side dishes with this flavor-packed recipe for Caramelized Onions with Rice, a simple yet sophisticated pairing perfect for any meal. This dish combines buttery, golden-brown caramelized onions—achieved with slow cooking and a hint of sugar for enhanced sweetness—with fluffy, perfectly steamed long-grain white rice. The onions’ rich, savory-sweet profile is complemented by a garnish of fresh parsley, adding a touch of brightness. With just a handful of pantry staples like olive oil, butter, and onions, this recipe is budget-friendly, easy to follow, and ready in under an hour. Whether served alongside roasted meats or enjoyed as a stand-alone vegetarian option, this visually stunning and deliciously aromatic dish is sure to impress. Keywords: caramelized onions, rice recipe, savory side dish, easy caramelized onions and rice, vegetarian rice dish.

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 3 large yellow onions
• 0.5 teaspoon granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup long-grain white rice
• 2 cups water
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1

Peel and thinly slice the yellow onions into uniform rings.

Step 2

Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 3

Add the sliced onions to the skillet, stirring to coat them evenly in the oil and butter mixture.

Step 4

Sprinkle 0.5 teaspoon of sugar over the onions to aid the caramelization process.

Step 5

Cook the onions, stirring occasionally, for 25-30 minutes until they turn a deep golden brown. Adjust the heat to medium-low if they start to brown too quickly.

Step 6

Season the caramelized onions with 0.5 teaspoon of salt and 0.5 teaspoon of black pepper. Remove from heat and set aside.

Step 7

While the onions are cooking, rinse 1 cup of long-grain white rice under cold water to remove excess starch.

Step 8

In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water and 0.5 teaspoon of salt to a boil.

Step 9

Add the rinsed rice to the boiling water. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-18 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the water is absorbed.

Step 10

Remove the rice from heat and let it sit with the lid on for 5 minutes before fluffing it with a fork.

Step 11

Serve the rice on plates or in bowls, and top generously with the caramelized onions.

Step 12

Garnish with 1 tablespoon of freshly chopped parsley for added flavor and color.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1185.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	808.4

Total Fat 40.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 11.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.0g
Cholesterol 32.9mg	0%
Sodium 2469.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 102.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 9.0g	0%
Total Sugars 21.6g
Protein 10.6g	0%

Vitamin D 2.2IU	0%
Calcium 156.5mg	0%
Iron 3.9mg	0%
Potassium 778.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 44.8%

Protein: 5.2%

Carbs: 50.0%