Quick Caramelized Onions in 30 Minutes Recipe
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Jump to RecipeThese quick caramelized onions in 30 minutes are a great recipe addition for hamburgers or sandwiches, are made on the stove top with a secret ingredient! These stovetop caramelized onions are ready in half hour and great to add to all kinds of recipes.
They are soft, tender, flavorful, and so simple to make.
These quick and easy caramelized onions are a fantastic and versatile addition to all kinds of meals: add them to burgers, bbq sandwiches, dips, pastas, and so much more! While caramelized onions can take a long time to get that deep dark color and flavor, I added a secret ingredient to mimic the long cooking time.
And the best part? They taste just as amazing as if I had cooked them for hours.
These Quick and Easy Caramelized Onions Are:
- Bright
- Fresh
- Loaded with Flavor
- Savory
- Sweet
- Ready in 30 Minutes
- Vegan, Vegetarian, and Gluten Free
Easy Caramelized Onions Anytime!
This quick caramelized onions recipe is what I call an Easy Weeknight Recipe – which is on your table in about 30 minutes. These quick and simple recipes are perfect for those nights when you want a tasty homecooked meal but don’t want to spend hours in the kitchen. I have many Easy Weeknight Meals that are great for the whole family.
From soups and stews, to pastas and proteins – a quick meal can be on your table in no time. Even faster than ordering takeout!
What’s In This Vegan Caramelized Onions Recipe?
Be sure to visit the recipe card below for full ingredient amounts and recipe instructions!
- Onions: use sweet onions which caramelize best!
- Olive Oil: I like to use this fruity olive oil which has a fantastic flavor and deep color- it’s really inexpensive online, so I keep a few liters stocked up in my pantry. For the quality of oil you get, it’s an excellent value, I would highly recommend!
- Salt
- White Wine: I used a pinot grigio which coincidentally is also my favorite wine to drink…. so of course I had a glass too! Use a nice wine that you would drink, any fruity white will work.
- Worcestershire Sauce: for that unbelievably rich umami flavor, but make sure you use a vegan variety if you don’t eat meat (some can contain anchovies).
- Garlic: I use fresh garlic when I have it, and this great jarred organic garlic when I don’t have fresh. It’s actually super convenient to have pre-chopped garlic on hand for quick and easy meal prep.
Meal Prep Caramelized Onions For the Win!
These vegan and gluten free caramelized onions are the perfect recipe for easy homemade meal prep. I am a huge fan of meal prepping, batch cooking, and making recipes ahead. I love the convenience of cooking once and being able to enjoy tasty homemade meals during the week when I don’t have time.
Browse our favorite tried & true meal prep recipes. These onions are great to make ahead, so you can double the recipe if you have guests coming. Just batch cook, divide into individual containers, and place in the fridge for later!
How Do I Make Caramelized Onions?
- In a Dutch Oven or other heavy lidded pot, add the onions, olive oil, and sea salt. Saute on medium heat, and stir with a wooden spoon for 5 minutes until the onions begin to reduce.
- Turn heat to low, and saute for 10 more minutes with the lid off the pot. Add the white wine and cook for 10 minutes more.
- Add the vegan Worcestershire sauce and the minced garlic, and stir. Cook for the remaining 5 minutes on medium heat – the onions should be soft, brown, and flavorful!
- Add the caramelized onions to burgers, risotto, dips, or pastas – enjoy!
More Vegan Recipes With Onions We Love:
Vegan Mushroom Bourguignon Recipe
Red Lentil Ginger Soup Recipe
Macaroni and Pea Salad Recipe
Creamy Vegan Tomato Sauce
Vegan Rasta Pasta Recipe
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Quick Caramelized Onions in 30 Minutes
Ingredients
- 2 sweet onion thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon Sea Salt
- 2 tablespoons white wine
- 2 tablespoons vegan Worcestershire sauce
- 2 cloves garlic
Instructions
- In a Dutch Oven or other heavy lidded pot, add the onions, olive oil, and sea salt. Saute on medium heat, and stir with a wooden spoon for 5 minutes until the onions begin to reduce.
- Turn heat to low, and saute for 10 more minutes with the lid off the pot. Add the white wine and cook for 10 minutes more.
- Add the vegan Worcestershire sauce and the minced garlic, and stir. Cook for the remaining 5 minutes on medium heat – the onions should be soft, brown, and flavorful!
- Add the caramelized onions to burgers, risotto, dips, or pastas – mangia!
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