Almond Free Paleo Caramelized Onions
Slow-cooked until deeply golden and jammy, these caramelized onions are one of those kitchen staples that make everything they touch taste better. The process is unhurried — a long, gentle simmer in avocado oil coaxes out the natural sweetness of yellow onions until they collapse into something rich, glossy, and almost buttery in texture. A splash of balsamic vinegar at the end is optional, but it adds a subtle tang that rounds out the sweetness beautifully. There are no nuts, nut oils, or sneaky almond-based thickeners here — just clean, whole-food ingredients that fit a paleo lifestyle without any compromise. Pile them onto burgers, stir them into soups, spoon them over roasted chicken, or eat them straight from the pan — no judgment. The only real requirement is patience, and the payoff is absolutely worth it.
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6 servings
- 2 tbsp avocado oil
- 3 large yellow onions (about 2 lb), halved and thinly sliced
- ½ tsp fine sea salt
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Heat the avocado oil in a large (12-inch) skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
- 2
Add the sliced onions and salt, then stir to coat evenly in the oil. Cook, stirring every 3–4 minutes, until the onions have wilted and released most of their moisture, about 10 minutes.
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