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Onion Confit

Onion confit is made by sweating onions over low heat in a little olive oil and salt. Vegetable stock, vinegar, and fresh thyme finish the dish. Use as a recipe ingredient or condiment for sandwiches.
Prep Time4 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Course: Condiments, Side Dish
Keyword: confit, onion confit, thyme
Servings: 4
Calories: 68kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 onions peeled, cut in half, and sliced thin
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 Tbsp. white wine vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp. fresh thyme leaves

Instructions

  • In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
  • Add the onions, salt, and pepper. Reduce the heat to medium-low and stir even so often until the onions are soft but not browned, about 30 minutes.
  • Add the vegetable stock and vinegar. Simmer until the pan is dry, about 30 minutes more.
  • Turn off the heat, add the thyme leaves and stir. The onion confit will last for 1 week in the refrigerator.

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Nutrition

Calories: 68kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 144mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 177IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 1mg