Onion Confit
This simple recipe makes a delicious accent to mealtime.
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This simple recipe makes a delicious accent to mealtime.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs. small to medium-sized yellow onions, peeled and halved
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 tsp. coarsely ground black pepper
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. granulated sugar
Preparation
- Place onions in feed tube of food processor and slice, using very light pressure on pusher.
- Combine all ingredients in skillet with tight-fitting lid and cook over medium heat. Using timer, stir onions every 10 minutes, or until deep golden brown and very soft, about 45 minutes. Cool and refrigerate.
- To serve, try topping 1 cup soft polenta with 1/2 cup confit and crumbled gorgonzola; topping 1/4 seasoned roasted eggplant with 2 ounces goat cheese and 1/2 cup confit; or filling 8-inch tart shell with 2 cups confit, 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese and tomato slices.
Nutrition Information
- Serving Size SERVES 14
- Calories 60
- Carbohydrate Content 6 g
- Cholesterol Content 0 mg
- Fat Content 4 g
- Fiber Content 1 g
- Protein Content 1 g
- Saturated Fat Content 0 g
- Sodium Content 170 mg
- Sugar Content 0 g
- Trans Fat Content 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat Content 0 g