Best 8 Braised Onions With Orange And Balsamic Vinegar Recipes

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**Braised Onions with Orange and Balsamic Vinegar: A Culinary Delight**

Embark on a culinary journey with a symphony of flavors in this delectable dish of Braised Onions with Orange and Balsamic Vinegar. Savor the perfect balance between sweet and tangy notes as caramelized onions meld with the vibrant zest of orange and the rich depth of balsamic vinegar. This versatile recipe offers three variations to suit every palate: a classic preparation, a zesty version with the addition of chili flakes, and a touch of decadence with a drizzle of honey. With minimal effort, you can create a dish that elevates any meal, whether served as a standalone side, an accompaniment to your favorite protein, or a topping for salads, sandwiches, or burgers. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds and impress your dinner guests with this exceptional culinary creation.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BRAISED ONIONS



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These onions are braised withbutter and sugar.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Quick & Easy Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 pounds red and white onions (about 15 small onions)
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Peel the onions, and trim roots, leaving enough to keep onion intact. Cut them lengthwise in halves or quarters, depending on their size.
  • Place in a large skillet with butter, sugar, salt, pepper, and enough water to come halfway up sides of onions. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, reduce to medium-low, and cook, covered, until the onions are tender, about 20 minutes. Uncover, raise the heat to medium, and cook, stirring occasionally until caramelized, 30 to 40 minutes.

BRAISED BABY ONIONS WITH ORANGE JUICE AND BALSAMIC VINEGAR



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Categories     Onion     Side     Braise     Vegetarian     Vinegar     Orange     Spring     Vegan     Bon Appétit     Pescatarian     Paleo     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 pounds fresh small cipolline onions or pearl onions
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3/4 cup fresh orange juice
3/4 cup balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • Blanch onions in large pot of boiling salted water 15 seconds. Using slotted spoon, transfer to large bowl of ice water to cool. Trim root end if necessary, leaving core intact. Peel onions.
  • Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over high heat. Add onions and sauté until onions have deep golden brown spots, about 9 minutes. Add orange juice and vinegar; bring to boil, scraping up browned bits. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until onions are just tender when pierced with knife, about 8 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer onions to medium bowl. Boil juices in skillet until syrupy and reduced to 2/3 cup, about 3 minutes. Pour over onions. Serve warm or at room temperature. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Rewarm or bring to room temperature before serving.)

ROASTED BALSAMIC ONIONS



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Provided by Melissa d'Arabian : Food Network

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 large white onions, peeled and quartered
3 tablespoons olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a large bowl, toss the onion quarters with the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, sugar, and season with salt and pepper. Place in an ovenproof, large, nonstick skillet, spreading them out in an even layer. Cover the skillet with aluminum foil. Roast for 20 to 25 minutes, and then remove the foil. Toss the onions well to coat with the reduced balsamic glaze and put back in the oven to roast another 20 to 25 minutes. Serve warm.

ROASTED RED ONIONS WITH BUTTER, HONEY, AND BALSAMIC VINEGAR



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Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories     side-dish

Time 54m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup honey
1/2 bunch fresh thyme
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 red onions, halved

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Combine the butter, vinegar, honey, thyme, salt, and pepper in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer and cook for 1 minute to reduce slightly. Place the onions, cut sides up, in a single layer on a baking pan. Drizzle the butter-vinegar mixture over and roast until soft and slightly caramelized, about 45 minutes.

BRAISED ONIONS WITH ORANGE AND BALSAMIC VINEGAR



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Provided by Mark Bliss

Categories     Citrus     Onion     Side     Braise     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Fall     Bon Appétit     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield 6 side-dish servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 pounds cipolline onions or boiling onions
2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
6 tablespoons orange juice
6 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons water

Steps:

  • Bring large pot of water to boil. Add onions and cook 2 minutes. Drain and cool. Peel onions and cut off root ends.
  • Melt butter with oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onions; sauté until brown and tender, about 10 minutes. Add orange juice, vinegar and 2 tablespoons water to skillet. Reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer until liquid is reduced to glaze, about 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

SWEET ROASTED ONIONS



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This vegetarian side dish works well with a Sunday roast. Sweeten the whole onions with balsamic vinegar and maple syrup

Provided by James Martin

Categories     Side dish

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 4

12 small red onions , see tip, below
1 ½ tbsp olive oil
1 ½ tbsp balsamic vinegar
2 tbsp maple syrup

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Cut about 1cm off the top and bottom of each onion and peel off the skin. Nestle the onions in a small roasting tin or casserole dish, so that they fit snugly together in a single layer. Drizzle over the oil and balsamic vinegar, season, then get your hands in and toss the onions to coat. Cover the tin with foil and roast for 40 mins until tender.
  • Remove the foil and drizzle over the maple syrup, then return to the oven, uncovered, for 20-30 mins, until the onions are caramelised.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 89 calories, Fat 3 grams fat, Carbohydrate 14 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 11 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 2 grams protein, Sodium 0.1 milligram of sodium

CHARRED CARROTS WITH ORANGE AND BALSAMIC



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Ina Garten was one of the people who made roasted whole carrots fashionable for home cooks, back when "The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook" - her first - was published in 1999. Brightening up basic dishes with lemon, orange and vinegar became one of her signatures. She shared this recipe from her book "Modern Comfort Food" with The Times for Thanksgiving 2020.

Provided by Julia Moskin

Categories     vegetables, side dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 pounds rainbow carrots, scrubbed (about 8 large or 15 medium carrots)
3 tablespoons good-quality olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme leaves
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 orange, zested and juiced
1 tablespoon syrupy, aged balsamic vinegar
Fleur de sel or sea salt

Steps:

  • Position an oven rack 4 inches away from the broiler and heat the broiler.
  • Cut the carrots crosswise into 4-inch lengths. Cut the larger pieces lengthwise in half or quarters so the sticks are roughly 1/2-inch wide.
  • Place the carrots on a sheet pan and drizzle them with the olive oil. Sprinkle with the thyme, 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Toss with your hands until coated, then spread the carrots out in an even layer.
  • Broil the carrots for about 10 minutes, tossing every few minutes, until they are tender and randomly charred. Top the carrots with the orange zest, orange juice and vinegar, sprinkle with some fleur de sel and toss to coat. Taste for seasonings, then serve warm or at room temperature.

BRAISED ONIONS A LA JULIA CHILD



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These onions are included in the recipe for Boeuf Bourguignon, but they are so wonderful, that they deserve to be posted on their own. I think they are best with fresh pearl onions, but frozen are a fine substitute. You do need to use good stock though (Julia's beef stock is posted at #147999) Honestly, these are so delicious that I have a hard time not eating them before the meal is served. Prep time does NOT include peeling the onions (the hardest part of this).

Provided by Chef Kate

Categories     Onions

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb white pearl onion, peeled (may substitute frozen)
1 1/2 tablespoons butter, unsalted
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup unsalted beef stock, defatted
salt & fresh ground pepper
1 bay leaf, preferably fresh
1 sprig thyme
2 sprigs parsley

Steps:

  • If you are using fresh pearl onions, they are easier to peel if you blanch them in boiling water for 30 seconds and then run them under cold water to cool.
  • If you are using frozen pearl onions, make sure they are defrosted and drained.
  • Heat the butter and oil in a large skillet and add the onions to the skillet.
  • Saute over medium heat for about ten minutes, rolling the onions about so they brown as evenly as possible without breaking apart.
  • Pour in the stock, add the herbs, and cover.
  • Simmer over low heat for about 40 to 50 minutes until the onions are perfectly tender but retain their shape and the liquid has mostly evaporated.
  • Remove the herbs, season with salt and pepper to taste, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 133.4, Fat 9.6, SaturatedFat 3.5, Cholesterol 11.4, Sodium 204.7, Carbohydrate 11.8, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 5, Protein 1.3

Tips:

  • Choose the right onions: Yellow or white onions are best for braising, as they hold their shape well and have a mild flavor that will absorb the flavors of the other ingredients.
  • Slice the onions thinly: This will help them cook evenly and quickly.
  • Use a heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven: This will help to distribute the heat evenly and prevent the onions from burning.
  • Cook the onions over low heat: This will allow them to caramelize slowly and develop a rich flavor.
  • Add liquid to the pot: This will help to prevent the onions from sticking to the bottom of the pot and burning. Water, broth, or even orange juice can be used.
  • Season the onions: Salt, pepper, and other herbs and spices can be added to taste.
  • Cook the onions until they are tender: This may take 30 minutes or more, depending on the thickness of the onions.

Conclusion:

Braised onions with orange and balsamic vinegar is a delicious and versatile dish that can be served as a side dish, appetizer, or even a main course. The sweet and tangy flavors of the oranges and balsamic vinegar complement the caramelized onions perfectly, creating a dish that is both flavorful and elegant. This dish is also very easy to make. It can be done in one pot, which is a great option for busy weeknights. Keep these tips in mind as you will be making your next batch of braised onions with orange and balsamic vinegar!

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