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Garlic Butter Onion Boil

A flavorful and aromatic dish featuring onions boiled in a rich garlic butter sauce, perfect as a side or a main dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 medium onions peeled and quartered
  • 1/2 cup butter unsalted
  • 6 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. In a large pot, bring the water to a boil and add salt.
  2. Add the quartered onions to the boiling water and cook for about 15 minutes until tender.
  3. While the onions are boiling, melt the butter in a separate pan over medium heat.
  4. Add the minced garlic to the melted butter and sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
  5. Once the onions are tender, drain them and add to the garlic butter mixture.
  6. Toss the onions in the garlic butter until well coated, then season with black pepper.
  7. Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes to the garlic butter.

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