Onions Monegasque

Elevate your culinary repertoire with the rustic elegance of Onions Monegasque, a dish that perfectly balances sweet, savory, and herbaceous flavors. This Mediterranean-inspired recipe features tender, golden-browned small white onions that are caramelized with honey for a luscious sweetness, then braised with vibrant black olives, fresh thyme, white wine, and a touch of olive oil. As it bakes to perfection in the oven, the liquid reduces into a rich, flavorful glaze that coats the onions beautifully. Perfect as a side dish or appetizer, this distinctive recipe takes just 15 minutes to prepare and delivers gourmet-quality results. Ideal for dinner parties or weeknight meals, Onions Monegasque pairs wonderfully with roasted meats or crusty bread. Try it for a taste of Monaco in your own kitchen! Keywords: Onions Monegasque recipe, caramelized onions, Mediterranean side dish, braised onions recipe.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 12 pieces small white onions
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 4 sprigs fresh thyme
• 1 cup black olives, pitted and chopped
• 0.5 cup white wine
• 0.5 cup water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Peel the small white onions, leaving them whole. Trim the root end slightly, but avoid cutting too much so the onions stay intact.

Step 3

In a medium oven-safe skillet or a shallow baking dish, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

Step 4

Add the peeled onions and cook for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until they are golden brown on all sides.

Step 5

Drizzle the honey over the browned onions and toss to coat them evenly.

Step 6

Add the fresh thyme sprigs, chopped black olives, white wine, and water to the skillet. Sprinkle salt and black pepper over the onions.

Step 7

Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then remove from heat.

Step 8

Transfer the skillet or baking dish to the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the onions are tender and the liquid has reduced into a flavorful glaze. Baste the onions with the liquid once or twice during baking for maximum flavor.

Step 9

Remove from the oven and discard the thyme sprigs. Let the onions cool slightly before serving.

Step 10

Serve as a side dish or appetizer, garnished with additional fresh thyme if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1291 grams (1291.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1163

Total Fat 74.70g	96%
Saturated Fat 11.20g	56%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4213mg	183%
Total Carbohydrate 130.00g	47%
Dietary Fiber 22.90g	82%
Total Sugars 76.50g
Protein 11.60g	23%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 405mg	31%
Iron 8mg	46%
Potassium 1432mg	30%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 54.3%

Protein: 3.7%

Carbs: 42.0%