Microwaved sautéed onions

  • Portion size: Serves 1
  • Takes 1 minute
  • Difficulty: easy

Sautéeing onions in a pan can be a faff, but they are simple to do in the microwave. Food that is sautéed is usually cooked for a relatively short period of time, and this French dish is no exception by being ready within 60 seconds.

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Ingredients

  • 1 medium red or brown onion, chopped
  • 15g butter
  • 1 tbsp oil (or lemon juice)
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Method

  1. Put an onion into a bowl with 15g butter and 1 tablespoon oil (or 1 tablespoon lemon juice if you’re cutting down on fat).
  2. Cover with cling film and pierce. Microwave on high (900W) for 4 minutes until tender.
  3. Leave for 1 minute before using.
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Quick wins & tips

These are perfect for stuffings, sauces and meatballs.

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