Onion Boil Comforting Dish (Printable)
Tender onions simmered in savory broth with parsley. A light, flavorful side for any meal.
# What You'll Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 4 large yellow onions, peeled and quartered
→ Broth
02 - 6 cups vegetable broth or water
→ Seasonings
03 - 1 bay leaf
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
05 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
→ Garnish
06 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
07 - 1 tablespoon olive oil or melted butter
# How To Make It:
01 - In a large saucepan, place the quartered onions, vegetable broth, bay leaf, salt, and pepper.
02 - Set the saucepan over medium-high heat and bring contents to a boil.
03 - Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 15 to 20 minutes until onions reach a very tender consistency.
04 - Discard the bay leaf and adjust seasoning if needed.
05 - Ladle onions and broth into serving bowls.
06 - Drizzle with olive oil or melted butter and garnish with fresh parsley if desired. Serve hot.
# Tips from dashanddishes:
01 -
- Easy to prepare with just one pot and minimal steps
- Uses only staple pantry ingredients
- Naturally vegan, gluten free, and light but filling
- Budget friendly and perfect for busy nights
02 -
- Rich in prebiotic fiber
- Low calorie and nutritious
- Perfect for meal prep and reheats beautifully
03 -
- Choose onions that feel heavy for their size and avoid any with blemishes or soft spots
- For creamier broth smash a few of the cooked onion quarters into the stock before ladling
- A quick swirl of lemon zest or a few drops of vinegar brightens the finished dish and balances the sweetness
- If you want to take the flavor up a notch try toasting your bay leaf briefly in a dry pan before adding
- With so few ingredients every one really shines in this dish Start with the best quality you can find and treasure the way patience turns the simplest things into pure comfort