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Healthy Low-Oil Caramelized Onions: Diet-Friendly Frying Trick

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Healthy Low-Oil Caramelized Onions: Diet-Friendly Frying Trick

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Healthy Low-Oil Caramelized Onions: Diet-Friendly Frying Trick

Name: Healthy Low-Oil Caramelized Onions: Diet-Friendly Frying Trick
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Healthy Cooking
Ingredients: 1-2 pieces Large Onions (sliced thinly); 1/2 teaspoon Olive Oil (or less, for greasing the pan); 1/4 cup Water (as needed, for deglazing); To taste Salt; To taste Black Pepper

Learn a clever trick to fry and caramelize onions using minimal oil, perfect for healthy cooking, diet, and fitness. This method ensures delicious results without excess fat.

#Healthy

#Low Oil

#Diet Friendly

#Caramelized Onions

#Frying Trick

#Vegan

#Side Dish

Thinly Sliced Onions

Recipe Information

Prep Time

20m

Cook Time

25m

Total Time

Servings

Easy

Healthy Cooking

Hebrew

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories

Protein

Carbs

Fat

Onions Starting to Sauté in Pan

Ingredients

Large Onions
(sliced thinly)
1 pieces
Olive Oil
(or less, for greasing the pan)
1 teaspoon

Water
(as needed, for deglazing)
1 cup
Salt
To taste
Black Pepper
To taste

Servings: 4

💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!

Adding Water to Deglaze

Instructions

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Begin by slicing the onions very thinly, as this will help them cook faster and caramelize more evenly.
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Begin by slicing the onions very thinly, as this will help them cook faster and caramelize more evenly.
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A mandoline slicer can help achieve uniform thin slices.
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Heat a non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Add a very small amount of olive oil (about half a teaspoon) to lightly grease the pan.
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Heat a non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Add a very small amount of olive oil (about half a teaspoon) to lightly grease the pan.
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Ensure the pan is hot before adding onions to prevent sticking.

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Add the thinly sliced onions to the hot pan. Sauté for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until they start to soften and become translucent.
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Add the thinly sliced onions to the hot pan. Sauté for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until they start to soften and become translucent.
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Don't overcrowd the pan; cook in batches if necessary.
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When the onions start to stick to the bottom of the pan, add 1-2 tablespoons of water to deglaze. Scrape the bottom of the pan to release any browned bits, which are full of flavor.
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When the onions start to stick to the bottom of the pan, add 1-2 tablespoons of water to deglaze. Scrape the bottom of the pan to release any browned bits, which are full of flavor.
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The water helps to loosen caramelized bits and prevents burning without adding excess fat.
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Continue cooking the onions, stirring occasionally, and repeating the process of adding small amounts of water (1-2 tablespoons) whenever the pan becomes dry and the onions begin to stick. This process slowly caramelizes the onions.
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Continue cooking the onions, stirring occasionally, and repeating the process of adding small amounts of water (1-2 tablespoons) whenever the pan becomes dry and the onions begin to stick. This process slowly caramelizes the onions.
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Patience is key for perfectly caramelized onions. It takes time for the sugars to develop.

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Once the onions have reached your desired level of deep golden-brown caramelization and are tender, season them with salt and black pepper to taste. Remove from heat and serve.
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Once the onions have reached your desired level of deep golden-brown caramelization and are tender, season them with salt and black pepper to taste. Remove from heat and serve.
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Caramelized onions are versatile and can be used in sandwiches, burgers, pizzas, or as a side dish.

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Healthy Low-Oil Caramelized Onions: Diet-Friendly Frying Trick

Healthy Low-Oil Caramelized Onions: Diet-Friendly Frying Trick

Recipe Information

Ingredients

Large Onions(sliced thinly)

Olive Oil(or less, for greasing the pan)

Water(as needed, for deglazing)

Salt

Black Pepper

Servings: 4

Instructions

Begin by slicing the onions very thinly, as this will help them cook faster and caramelize more evenly.Preview1mPreviewBegin by slicing the onions very thinly, as this will help them cook faster and caramelize more evenly.1m

Heat a non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Add a very small amount of olive oil (about half a teaspoon) to lightly grease the pan.Preview1mPreviewHeat a non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Add a very small amount of olive oil (about half a teaspoon) to lightly grease the pan.1m

Add the thinly sliced onions to the hot pan. Sauté for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until they start to soften and become translucent.Preview3mPreviewAdd the thinly sliced onions to the hot pan. Sauté for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until they start to soften and become translucent.3m

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Large Onions
(sliced thinly)

Olive Oil
(or less, for greasing the pan)

Water
(as needed, for deglazing)

Begin by slicing the onions very thinly, as this will help them cook faster and caramelize more evenly.
Preview
1m
Preview
Begin by slicing the onions very thinly, as this will help them cook faster and caramelize more evenly.
1m

Heat a non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Add a very small amount of olive oil (about half a teaspoon) to lightly grease the pan.
Preview
1m
Preview
Heat a non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Add a very small amount of olive oil (about half a teaspoon) to lightly grease the pan.
1m