Eggless Paleo Caramelized Onions
Sweet, jammy caramelized onions are one of those kitchen staples that make everything they touch taste more luxurious, and this version keeps things beautifully simple. Avocado oil does the heavy lifting here, giving the onions a rich, golden base without any butter or animal fat — and absolutely nothing that could sneak in an egg. The real magic happens low and slow, as the natural sugars in the yellow onions deepen into something almost candy-like over the course of 40 to 45 minutes. Scraping up those browned bits from the pan is key — that's where all the flavor lives. A splash of balsamic vinegar at the end is optional but genuinely worth it, adding a subtle tang that makes the sweetness pop. Pile these onto burgers, stir them into soups, or spoon them over roasted vegetables — they elevate just about anything on the table.
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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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