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  5. 30 of Our Favorite Onion Recipes

30 of Our Favorite Onion Recipes

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 Mac & Cheese with Charred Broccoli & Onion, 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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Vidalia Onion Tart

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This simple tart recipe has a sweet and salty filling of caramelized Vidalia onions and feta cheese. The light phyllo crust gives it a rustic, casual feel. The tart can be served warm or even at room temperature as a main course with a salad. Cut into smaller pieces if you'd like to serve it as an appetizer. Source: EatingWell Magazine, May/June 2017

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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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Butternut Squash & Caramelized Onion Dip

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Sweet squash gives French onion dip a colorful nutrition boost (namely, vitamins A and E). Serve with chips and crunchy crudités. Source: EatingWell Magazine, January/February 2020

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Mac & Cheese with Charred Broccoli & Onion

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In this recipe we've taken basic macaroni and cheese to a whole new level. Charred broccoli and onions are added to cooked elbow pasta, mixed together in a mustardy cheese sauce and cooked on a sheet-pan in the oven. Simple to make, and not much to clean up! Source: Diabetic Living Magazine

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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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Onion Rings

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We couldn't get enough of these crunchy onion rings in the EatingWell Test Kitchen. Try any seasoning blend that you have on hand to add flavor to the breading or substitute 1 teaspoon salt instead. Seasoned whole-wheat breadcrumbs are available in some supermarkets and natural-foods stores. If you can find them, try them in place of the plain breadcrumbs and seasoning blend. Source: EatingWell Magazine, January/February 2010

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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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Red Wine & Balsamic Pearl Onion Tarte Tatin

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This tarte tatin hits that irresistible sweet-and-sour combo: sweet comes from roasty onions, balsamic and a touch of sugar; vinegar lends sour notes. The series of reductions intensify the flavors and create what is basically a pan sauce. Serve a slice of this tarte tatin with a salad for a light meal or alongside your favorite cut of beef for a heartier dinner. Source: EatingWell.com, October 2019

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Peas with Pearl Onions & Pancetta

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An easy side dish recipe gets a boost of umami from crispy pancetta. Using frozen vegetables keeps things quick, but substitute fresh peas and pearl onions if you prefer, adjusting the cooking time as needed. Source: EatingWell Magazine, March 2019

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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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Spicy Jicama & Red Onion Shoestrings with Herbed Chipotle Aioli

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Guests will gobble up these tender-crisp spiralized jicama curly fries flavored with Parmesan and breadcrumbs and served with spicy mayo. Serve on small plates with appetizer forks for easy eating and a pretty presentation, or alongside a juicy burger.

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Chicken Sausage & Onion Pasta

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Convenient fully cooked chicken sausage is a great flavor starter for this easy pasta recipe with just three ingredients you can keep stocked in your freezer or pantry for fast dinners. Just add some sautéed onions and pasta and you have a super-simple meal that the entire family will love. Source: EatingWell.com, April 2018

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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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Stuffed Onions with Balsamic Drizzle

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Tender baked onions make the perfect edible container for whole-wheat couscous pilaf in this hearty side dish. The balsamic drizle is a real treat--try it for a party or holiday dinner. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine

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Slow-Cooker Sweet Onion Jam with Pancetta

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This is a salty, sweet and smoky onion jam with a noticeable pork and black pepper flavor. It may seem slightly runny when hot, but when cooled it's thick and tender. Eat this tasty slow-cooker jam on burgers, especially with blue cheese, or serve on a cheese board. It will keep in the refrigerator for about 5 days. Source: Everyday Slow Cooker

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Baby Kale, Goat Cheese & Red Onion Tart

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During the holidays, we need workhorse recipes. This savory tart recipe--which works for breakfast, lunch or a casual dinner--is just that. Source: EatingWell Magazine, December 2019

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Steak Salad with Charred Onion Vinaigrette & Garlic-Cumin Yogurt

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Celebrate grilling season with this robust steak salad recipe from James Beard Award-winning chef Steven Satterfield of Atlanta's Miller Union. The restaurant is known for showcasing seasonal produce from local farmers in simple preparations, such as this salad. To make it faster, prep the yogurt and dry rub ahead of time. Then prep the ingredients for the vinaigrette while the grill preheats. Source: EatingWell Magazine, September 2019

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Grilled Spring Onions with Romesco Sauce

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If you can find torpedo onions, try them in this healthy grilled recipe. These long, cylindrical purple onions, similar in flavor and texture to leeks, soften and caramelize to a sweet finish on the grill. You can find them at farmers' markets in spring or fall. Any spring onion or even 1-inch-thick slices of sweet onion make a good substitute. Source: EatingWell Magazine, May 2019

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Red Onion & Goat Cheese Pancake

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The technique for this pancake is similar to that for a Dutch baby or German pancake, but the savory onion and goat cheese combination is a surprise for those who think of pancakes as breakfast food only. Serve with a mixed green salad for a light supper or as a side dish with grilled or roasted meat. Source: EatingWell Magazine, May/June 2008

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Molasses-Mustard Marinated Flank Steak with Grilled Tomatoes & Onions

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Molasses and mustard make a scrumptiously sweet and spicy marinade for this flank steak recipe. Served alongside grilled tomato and onion slices, this meal is sure to please everyone at your table. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine

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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 30 Slow-Cooker French Onion Soup with Gruyère Toasts
2 of 30 Spiralized Onions with Crispy Parmesan Breadcrumbs
3 of 30 Pork Chops with Balsamic Sweet Onions
4 of 30 Vidalia Onion Tart
5 of 30 Caramelized Balsamic Onions
6 of 30 Oven-Baked Salmon with Charred Onions & Old Bay Radishes
7 of 30 Butternut Squash & Caramelized Onion Dip
8 of 30 Mac & Cheese with Charred Broccoli & Onion
9 of 30 Skillet Pork Chops with Peas, Carrots & Pearl Onions
10 of 30 Onion Rings
11 of 30 Caramelized Onion & Goat Cheese Toast
12 of 30 Red Wine & Balsamic Pearl Onion Tarte Tatin
13 of 30 Peas with Pearl Onions & Pancetta
14 of 30 Slow-Cooker Brisket & Onions over Buttery Mashed Potatoes
15 of 30 Spicy Jicama & Red Onion Shoestrings with Herbed Chipotle Aioli
16 of 30 Chicken Sausage & Onion Pasta
17 of 30 Vegan French-Fried Onions
18 of 30 Shrimp & Pepper Kebabs with Grilled Red Onion Slaw
19 of 30 Cucumber Pasta Salad
20 of 30 Stuffed Onions with Balsamic Drizzle
21 of 30 Slow-Cooker Sweet Onion Jam with Pancetta
22 of 30 Baby Kale, Goat Cheese & Red Onion Tart
23 of 30 Steak Salad with Charred Onion Vinaigrette & Garlic-Cumin Yogurt
24 of 30 Grilled Spring Onions with Romesco Sauce
25 of 30 Red Onion & Goat Cheese Pancake
26 of 30 Molasses-Mustard Marinated Flank Steak with Grilled Tomatoes & Onions
27 of 30 Eggplant with Sweet-Sour Onions & Pickled Cherries (Visneli Patlican Bayildi)
28 of 30 Greens with Crispy Onions (Hendbeh b' Zeit)
29 of 30 Sautéed Peppers & Onions
30 of 30 Vidalia Onion & Cucumber Salad

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