Microwaved sautéed onions
- Published: 30 Sep 05
- Updated: 26 May 25
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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Serves 1
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Takes 1 minute
Ingredients
- 1 medium red or brown onion, chopped
- 15g butter
- 1 tbsp oil (or lemon juice)
Method
- 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).
- Cover with cling film and pierce. Microwave on high (900W) for 4 minutes until tender.
- Leave for 1 minute before using.
- Recipe from October 2005 Issue
delicious. tips
These are perfect for stuffings, sauces and meatballs.
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