Onion Boil: 7 Flavorful Secrets to Enjoy Boiled Onions
A tender, golden onion simmered to perfection and finished with olive oil, herbs, and chili flakes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large yellow onion
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 bay leaf
Instructions
- Fill a medium pot with water and bring it to a gentle boil over medium heat.
- Add the bay leaf and salt. Trim the root end of the onion and peel the skin, keeping the onion whole.
- Lower the onion into the boiling water and reduce to a gentle simmer.
- Simmer uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes or until the onion is very soft.
- Carefully remove the onion and place it on a serving plate.
- Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with chili flakes, thyme, black pepper, and a pinch more salt.
- Let rest for 5 minutes to allow flavors to blend. Serve warm.
Notes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 onion
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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