Sauting Onions

Unlock the secret to perfectly sautéed onions with this simple and versatile recipe! With just two medium yellow onions, a touch of olive oil, and the optional richness of butter, you’ll create golden, softened onions bursting with flavor in just 15 minutes. This essential technique transforms humble onions into a savory topping or ingredient for burgers, pizzas, pastas, and more. Lightly seasoned with salt and an optional sprinkle of black pepper, these onions are cooked to tender, caramelized perfection in a single skillet. Whether you're a kitchen novice or a seasoned chef, mastering how to sauté onions is a game-changer for elevating everyday dishes.

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 2 medium yellow onions
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (optional for richness)
• 0.25 teaspoons salt
• 0.125 teaspoons black pepper (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Peel the onions and slice them into thin, even rounds or half-moons, approximately 1/8-inch thick for quick and even cooking.

Step 2

Heat a large skillet or frying pan over medium heat.

Step 3

Add the olive oil and butter (if using) to the pan. Allow the butter to melt completely and the mixture to heat until shimmering but not smoking.

Step 4

Add the sliced onions to the pan, spreading them out in an even layer. Sprinkle the salt evenly over the onions.

Step 5

Cook the onions, stirring every 2-3 minutes, to ensure they soften and brown evenly without burning. Adjust the heat to medium-low if they begin to brown too quickly.

Step 6

After about 10 minutes, the onions should be soft and turning golden. For deeper caramelization, continue cooking for an additional 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 7

Taste and season with black pepper if desired, adding more salt to taste if needed.

Step 8

Remove the onions from the heat and serve immediately, or use them as a topping or ingredient in your favorite recipe.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(264.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	444.3

Total Fat 39.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 11.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 31.4mg	0%
Sodium 599.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 21.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 3.9g	0%
Total Sugars 9.4g
Protein 2.5g	0%

Vitamin D 9.1IU	0%
Calcium 51.0mg	0%
Iron 0.6mg	0%
Potassium 330.6mg	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: 79.3%

Protein: 2.2%

Carbs: 18.5%