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13 Best Onion Recipes

A cook’s most indispensable ingredient might be a secret weapon when it comes to health. So get chopping!

Elaine Johnson
1 /13 Aya Brackett

Jumble of Sweet-and-Sour Onions

Cookbook author Deborah Madison likes to make this beautiful onion relish to spoon over Thanksgiving turkey, but it’s amazing with just about any kind of meat or vegetable dish.

Recipe: Jumble of Sweet-and-Sour Onions

2 /13 Photo by Jeffery Cross

Sweet Onion and Thyme Dip

We gave the old sour cream and onion dip a healthy (and delicious) upgrade with Greek yogurt, mild onion, and herbs.

Recipe: Sweet Onion and Thyme Dip

3 /13 Rachel Weill

Pearl Couscous with Fall Vegetables and Caramelized Onions

Looking for a celebration dish for vegetarian diners? Here’s one of our favorites.

Recipe: Pearl Couscous with Fall Vegetables and Caramelized Onions

4 /13 Photo by Jim Henkens

Tomato, Sweet Onion, and Parsley Salad

You can be generous with onions in a salad if you choose a mild variety like Maui and give them a quick soak in water.

Recipe: Tomato, Sweet Onion, and Parsley Salad

5 /13 Thomas J. Story

Red Onion Pickles with Peppercorns

A Seattle pickling expert shared her recipe for this 30-minute dish. Once they’re in the jar, they keep 6 months in the fridge.

Recipe: Red Onion Pickles with Peppercorns

6 /13 Photo by Annabelle Breakey; written by Stephanie Spencer

Turkey Sandwiches with Caramelized Onions and Charmoula Mayo

A generous mound of deeply flavorful, crunchy caramelized onions puts these sandwiches a step above others.

Recipe: Turkey Sandwiches with Caramelized Onions and Charmoula Mayo

7 /13 Photo by Iain Bagwell; written by Margo True

Spiced Red Lentils with Caramelized Onions and Spinach

You know those weeknight recipes you turn to again and again because they’re so satisfying and everyone loves them? Here’s one of them.

Recipe: Spiced Red Lentils with Caramelized Onions and Spinach

8 /13 Erin Kunkel

Whipped Potatoes with Three-Onion Butter

For an especially beautiful spin on mashed potatoes, serve them with a shower of sauteed leeks, shallots, and green onions.

Recipe: Whipped Potatoes with Three-Onion Butter

9 /13 Photo by Thomas J. Story

Red Wine and Onion-Braised Passover Brisket

No matter the time of year, you can count on rave reviews for this oven-braised brisket with a mountain of onions cooked until they’re melting and sweet.

Recipe: Red Wine and Onion-Braised Passover Brisket

10 /13 Annabelle Breakey

Creamy Pumpkin Seed and Green Chile Posole

A homemade salsa of onion, chiles, tomatillos, and pumpkin seeds goes into the pot for this exceptionally flavorful vegan posole.

Recipe: Creamy Pumpkin Seed and Green Chile Posole

11 /13 Leo Gong

Spicy Hard-Cooked Eggs

When you’re ready to move beyond deviled eggs, try them for dinner in an Indian-style vegetable sauce.

Recipe: Spicy Hard-Cooked Eggs

12 /13 Photography by Leigh Beisch; styling by Dan Becker

Little Balsamic-Glazed Onions

If you love the flavor of onions and have some prep help in the kitchen, this dish is well worth the effort.

Recipe: Little Balsamic-glazed Onions

13 /13 Photo by Annabelle Breakey

Asparagus, Spring Onion, and Morel Mushroom Sauté

One of our favorite ways to celebrate spring is this beautiful dish made with a tumble of vegetables gilded with butter and crème fraîche.

Recipe: Asparagus, Spring Onion, and Morel Mushroom Sauté