Description
This Onion Boil recipe is a simple, comforting side dish that features tender, flavorful onions simmered in seasoned water and finished with butter and fresh parsley. Perfect alongside grilled meats or roast dinners, this easy-to-make dish enhances any meal with its subtle sweetness and aromatic warmth.
Ingredients
Scale
Onions and Seasoning
- 6 large yellow onions, peeled and halved
- 8 cups water
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Finishing Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Boil Seasoned Water: In a large pot, bring 8 cups of water to a rolling boil over high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of black pepper, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of crushed red pepper flakes if desired to infuse flavor into the boiling water.
- Cook Onions: Carefully place the halved onions into the boiling water. Reduce the heat to medium-low and let them simmer for 25 to 30 minutes until they become very tender and slightly translucent, absorbing the seasoned flavors of the broth.
- Drain and Retain Moisture: Drain most of the cooking water from the pot, leaving just enough moisture to keep the onions from drying out during the finishing step.
- Add Butter and Simmer: Stir in 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter gently to coat the onions, letting them simmer for another 5 minutes so the flavors meld and the butter melts into the onions.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from heat, sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the onions for a burst of color and freshness, and serve warm as a delicious side dish.
Notes
- This dish pairs wonderfully with grilled meats or roast dinners, adding a flavorful vegetable side.
- For more richness and depth of flavor, substitute water with chicken or vegetable broth.
- Adjust red pepper flakes to control spice level or omit for a milder taste.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 onion half
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
