Caramelized Onions
Author: Anita
Prep time: 5 mins
Cook time: 20 mins
Total time: 25 mins
Ingredients
  • 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 medium white onions, cut into ¼ inch slices (about 4 cups)
  • ¾ tsp salt
  • 3 large cloves garlic, thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp 505 diced green chiles (medium hot)
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Juice from ½ lime
Instructions
  1. Heat a 12-inch skillet over medium heat, then add olive oil, onions, and salt (which helps the caramelization).
  2. Cook , stirring frequently, just until onions start to turn golden brown around the edges, then reduce heat to medium low.
  3. Keep cooking the onions, stirring frequently and making sure they don't scorch, until they are a deep golden brown.
  4. Add the garlic and chiles until the garlic is soft.
  5. Stir in pepper and lime juice and serve.
Recipe by Denver Green Chili at https://denvergreenchili.com/recipes/appetizers/condiments/caramelized-onions/