Description
A tender, golden onion simmered to perfection and finished with olive oil, herbs, and chili flakes. This cozy and simple dish delivers big flavor with minimal ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large yellow onion
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 bay leaf
Instructions
- Fill a medium pot with water and bring it to a gentle boil over medium heat.
- Add the bay leaf and salt. Trim the root end of the onion and peel the skin, keeping the onion whole.
- Lower the onion into the boiling water and reduce to a gentle simmer.
- Simmer uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes or until the onion is very soft.
- Carefully remove the onion and place it on a serving plate.
- Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with chili flakes, thyme, black pepper, and a pinch more salt.
- Let rest for 5 minutes to allow flavors to blend. Serve warm.
Notes
- Use high-quality olive oil for the best flavor.
- Don’t cut off the top of the onion to keep it intact during boiling.
- For extra aroma, add a garlic clove to the boiling water.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 onion with oil
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg