Mediterranean Diet Friendly Paleo Caramelized Onions
Slow-cooked until deeply golden and jammy, these caramelized onions are the kind of kitchen project that rewards your patience in the most delicious way. Avocado oil keeps things clean and heart-friendly, making this a natural fit for anyone leaning into a whole-food, plant-forward way of eating. The process is simple — just time, heat, and a good stir every few minutes — but the result is something almost luxuriously sweet and savory. A splash of balsamic vinegar at the end adds a subtle tang and a gorgeous glossy finish that takes the whole thing up a notch. Pile them onto grilled chicken, stir them into a grain bowl, tuck them inside a frittata, or spoon them over roasted vegetables — they make everything taste more considered and complex. With just a handful of real ingredients and zero processed additions, this is the kind of condiment you'll want to keep on hand all week.
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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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