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15 of Our Favorite Onion Recipes

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Alex Loh Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD April 16, 2020
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Onions are the perfect addition to any meal and these recipes highlight the versatile vegetable. Whether they are sauteed, fried, baked or raw, onions add a depth of flavor and are high in antioxidants and vitamin C. Recipes like Caramelized Balsamic Onions and Slow-Cooker French Onion Soup with Gruyère Toasts are delicious, healthy and show that onions are great as a side or main dish. 

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Slow-Cooker French Onion Soup with Gruyère Toasts

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Fans of French onion soup who love it for its caramelized onions, beefy broth and cheesy toast topping won't be disappointed with this recipe, which offers all those elements plus a hands-on time of only 20 minutes. Source: Everyday Slow Cooker

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Spiralized Onions with Crispy Parmesan Breadcrumbs

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You may not have considered onions as candidates for the spiralizer, but you should. They create beautiful ribbons that make this recipe reminiscent of fried shoestring onions. And because this onion ring-inspired recipe is baked rather than fried, they're really easy to make. Serve them as a side with burgers or as a crunchy healthy snack for game night. Source: EatingWell Magazine, October 2019

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Pork Chops with Balsamic Sweet Onions

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Balsamic onions and raisins add a burst of sweet and savory flavor to pan-seared pork chops. Round out this healthy dinner recipe with sweet potatoes and green beans. Source: EatingWell Magazine, March 2019

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Caramelized Balsamic Onions

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As these onion halves cook, the balsamic mixture becomes syrupy and caramelizes the onions, giving them a bronzed caramel color and a luscious, rich flavor. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine

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Oven-Baked Salmon with Charred Onions & Old Bay Radishes

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The charred onion puree is both smoky and sweet, a nice foil for this simple baked salmon recipe. Serve this healthy salmon recipe with a glass of crisp, dry rosé for an easy dinner that's special enough for company. Environmental note: If you are deciding between farmed and wild salmon for this recipe, you should know that either one can be a sustainable choice: While farmed salmon historically has gotten a bad rap, many options now rate as Best Choice and Good Alternative by Monterey Bay Aquarium's Seafood Watch program. Use wild Pacific salmon if you prefer (most comes from well-managed fisheries), but check for doneness a few minutes early as it's typically leaner. Source: EatingWell Magazine, October 2019

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Skillet Pork Chops with Peas, Carrots & Pearl Onions

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This superfast one-dish dinner is full of classic flavor and is such a crowd pleaser that you'll want to work it into your regular weeknight dinner rotation. We call for bone-in pork chops to maximize flavor, but boneless pork chops are a fine substitution. To round out this meal a little more, serve with rice or mashed potatoes. Source: EatingWell.com, October 2019

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Caramelized Onion & Goat Cheese Toast

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Sweet caramelized onions and creamy goat cheese team up in this easy yet elegant dish that makes a great appetizer or side with soup or salad. Source: EatingWell.com, March 2020

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Slow-Cooker Brisket & Onions over Buttery Mashed Potatoes

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This brisket is seasoned with tangy mustard, sweet turbinado sugar and pungent garlic. Substitute brown sugar for the turbinado, if desired, and use the tube variety of tomato paste so any leftovers stay fresh longer. We recommend serving this braised beef over mashed potatoes, but it'd be just as delicious over rice, spaghetti squash or pasta. Source: Everyday Slow Cooker

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Vegan French-Fried Onions

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Oven-frying lightly battered onion slices produces the kind of crispy onion rings we all love, but with less fat and fewer calories. Plus, we use almond milk to make this crispy onion topping dairy-free and vegan--perfect for topping a vegan green bean casserole! Source: EatingWell.com, October 2018

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Shrimp & Pepper Kebabs with Grilled Red Onion Slaw

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These healthy grilled shrimp and mini bell pepper kebabs come together in just 30 minutes, so they're great for weeknight dinners. A bag of coleslaw mix is a time-saving meal starter. Here, we make it our own by mixing in grilled red onion and crushed pita chips. A homemade herb-feta dressing both coats the slaw and sauces the kebabs. Source: EatingWell Magazine, May 2019

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Cucumber Pasta Salad

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This light and tangy cucumber pasta salad is fresh and bright. The orecchiette pasta holds the dressing for flavor in every bite, but you can use another small pasta shape if you like. This easy salad is perfect for a warm day or to serve as a lunch dish for company! For a fruitier flavor, try apple-cider vinegar in place of white distilled vinegar. Source: EatingWell.com, April 2020

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Eggplant with Sweet-Sour Onions & Pickled Cherries (Visneli Patlican Bayildi)

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This layered dish features super-tender roasted eggplant and sweet sautéed onions spiked with tart and fruity pomegranate molasses. Serve with pita as part of a mezze course or as a side with a larger meal. Source: EatingWell Magazine, September/October 2018

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Greens with Crispy Onions (Hendbeh b' Zeit)

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Wilted greens topped with fried onions is a mezze must. Bitter dandelion greens are the most flavorful, but chard or kale--really any green or a combination of them--tastes delicious. Source: EatingWell Magazine, September/October 2018

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Sautéed Peppers & Onions

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This simple technique of cooking onions and peppers is a useful way to get your veggie servings in. They're quite versatile--use these peppers and onions on a burger or sausage sandwich, stuff them into quesadillas or layer them into casseroles. Source: EatingWell.com, February 2018

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Vidalia Onion & Cucumber Salad

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For this old-fashioned Southern cucumber salad recipe, thin slices of cucumber and onion marinate just long enough to develop a touch of tanginess without any sharp bite. Serve with sweet dishes like barbecue to lend a refreshing balance. Source: EatingWell Magazine, May/June 2017

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    1 of 15 Slow-Cooker French Onion Soup with Gruyère Toasts
    2 of 15 Spiralized Onions with Crispy Parmesan Breadcrumbs
    3 of 15 Pork Chops with Balsamic Sweet Onions
    4 of 15 Caramelized Balsamic Onions
    5 of 15 Oven-Baked Salmon with Charred Onions & Old Bay Radishes
    6 of 15 Skillet Pork Chops with Peas, Carrots & Pearl Onions
    7 of 15 Caramelized Onion & Goat Cheese Toast
    8 of 15 Slow-Cooker Brisket & Onions over Buttery Mashed Potatoes
    9 of 15 Vegan French-Fried Onions
    10 of 15 Shrimp & Pepper Kebabs with Grilled Red Onion Slaw
    11 of 15 Cucumber Pasta Salad
    12 of 15 Eggplant with Sweet-Sour Onions & Pickled Cherries (Visneli Patlican Bayildi)
    13 of 15 Greens with Crispy Onions (Hendbeh b' Zeit)
    14 of 15 Sautéed Peppers & Onions
    15 of 15 Vidalia Onion & Cucumber Salad

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