Kelly JensenThese Fast Caramelized Red Onions are great for burgers or melts, and 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! Easy, vegan and gluten free!
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These quick and easy caramelized red 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 Fast Caramelized Red Onions Are:
- Bright
- Fresh
- Loaded with Flavor
- Savory
- Sweet
- Ready in 30 Minutes
- Vegan, Vegetarian, and Gluten Free
A Fast Caramelized Red Onions Recipe Anytime!
This quick caramelized red 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 healthy homecooked meal but don’t want to spend hours in the kitchen. I have a whole section of The Herbeevore dedicated to Easy Weeknight Meals, that are great for the whole family. From soups and stews, to pastas and proteins – a healthy meal can be on your table in no time. Even faster than ordering takeout!
What’s In This Vegan Caramelized Red Onions Recipe?
- Red Onions: I used large red onions, which are super bright and flavorful – they caramelize best!
- Olive Oil: I like to use this fruity Zoe olive oil which has a fantastic flavor and deep color- it’s really inexpensive online here, 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!
- Pink Himalayan Sea Salt: I like to use a pink Himalayan Sea Salt in my kitchen, which has more natural minerals than plain processed table salt. It’s fairly inexpensive, so I’d recommend this salt if you’re looking for an easy way to level up your spice pantry.
- 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). Annie’s makes a great vegan Worcestershire sauce you can buy here!
- 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 Purple Onions For the Win!
These vegan and gluten free caramelized purple onions are the perfect recipe for healthy 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 healthy homemade meals during the week when I don’t have time. There’s a whole section of TheHerbeevore.com dedicated to my 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! I also made a list of my favorite meal prep products on Amazon that I use weekly. They make cooking easy peasy.
Can I Caramelize Red Onions?
Heck yeah!
- 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!
Other Vegan Recipes With Red Onions We Love:
Hawaiian BBQ Tofu Bowl Recipe (Vegan, Gluten Free, Sheet Pan Dinner)
The Best TVP Tacos (Vegan, Gluten Free, Meatless, Vegetarian)
Sheet Pan Fajitas Veggies w/ Avocado Lime Crema (Vegan, Paleo, Whole30, GF)
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Fast Caramelized Red Onions Recipe (V, GF)
Ingredients
- 2 Red Onion thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon Himalayan 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 red 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!
Nutrition
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Perfection! I made these for our left over prime rib sandwiches. This is delicious!