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Caramelized Red Onions and Pear Dip is a starter recipe that takes about 45 min from start to finish and serves 10. It calls for 11 ingredients across 4 steps, and is rated easy. A serving works out at around 163 kcal with roughly 1 g of protein. Filed under gluten free, lacto ovo vegetarian, vegetarian and gluten-free.
Pour 2 tablespoons olive oil into a wide pan, add 1 tablespoon butter, and swirl until melted. Once hot, add the pear, 1/2 large onion, 2 cloves garlic, 1 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar, and 1 bay leaf. Stir or toss everything to coat it evenly with the sugar and buttery oil.
Cook over medium heat until the onions begin to go translucent, about 5 minutes. Cover the pan, turn down the heat, and continue cooking the onions and pears until they're dark brown, about 10-12 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
| Nutrient | Amount per serving | Share of reference intake |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 163kcal | 8% |
| Fat | 15g | 21% |
| Carbohydrate | 7g | 3% |
| of which sugars | 4g | 4% |
| Fibre | 1g | 3% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Sodium | 285mg | 12% |
Reference intake of an average adult (8400 kJ / 2000 kcal). Fibre is measured against the 30g daily recommendation, which has no statutory reference intake. Figures are an estimate calculated from the ingredient list.
| Allergen | Status |
|---|---|
| Eggs | Contains |
| Milk | Contains |
| Soya | May contain |
| Mustard | May contain |
| Sulphites | May contain |
| Gluten | Free from |
| Crustaceans | Free from |
| Fish | Free from |
| Peanuts | Free from |
| Tree nuts | Free from |
| Celery | Free from |
| Sesame | Free from |
| Lupin | Free from |
| Molluscs | Free from |
May contain means it depends on the brand you buy — check the label on the product itself.
Allergen information is derived automatically from the ingredient list and is a guide, not a guarantee. Always check the packaging of the products you cook with.
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