Sauteedonionsandpeppersbarefootcontessainagarten Recipes

SAUTEED ONIONS AND PEPPERS (BAREFOOT CONTESSA) INA GARTEN

Steps:

• Cut the onions in half and then slice into 1/8 " thick half-rounds (About 10 cups of onions).
• Heat the olive oil in a large saute pan over medium heat.
• Add onions and mushrooms and saute for 15-20 minutes. Add the peppers, garlic, vinegar, tomato puree, pepper flakes, salt and pepper and continue cooking an additional 10 minutes.

HERB-ROASTED ONIONS - BAREFOOT CONTESSA INA GARTEN

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Remove the stem end of each onion and carefully slice off the brown part of the root end, leaving the root intact.
• Peel the onion.
• Stand each onion root end up on a cutting board and cut the onion in wedges through the root.
• Place the wedges in a bowl.
• For the dressing, combine the lemon juice, mustard, garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
• Slowly whisk in the olive oil.
• Pour the dressing over the onions and toss well.
• With a slotted spoon, transfer the onions to a sheet pan, reserving the vinaigrette that remains in the bowl.
• Bake the onions for 30 to 45 minutes, until tender and browned.
• Toss the onions once during cooking. Remove from the oven, and drizzle with the reserved dressing.
• Sprinkle with parsley, season to taste and serve warm or at room temperature.

BAREFOOT CONTESSA'S CARAMELIZED ONIONS

Steps:

• Cut the onions in half and then slice them into 1/8-inch thick half-rounds. (You will have about 3 cups of onions.)
• Heat the butter and oil in a large saute pan over medium heat.
• Add the onions, cayenne, salt, and pepper and saute for 10 minutes.
• Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook, stirring occasionally, for 20 more minutes until the onions are browned and caramelized.