Description
This flavorful side dish combines sweet caramelized onions with the delicate sweetness of pears, creating a delicious accompaniment for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large onions, thinly sliced
- 2 ripe pears, cored and sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme (or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and butter over medium heat.
- Add the sliced onions and cook, stirring frequently, until they start to caramelize, about 15-20 minutes.
- Add the sliced pears, balsamic vinegar, salt, pepper, and thyme.
- Continue cooking for another 10 minutes, until the pears are tender and the mixture is well combined.
- Serve warm as a side dish.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add a sprinkle of goat cheese on top before serving.
- This dish pairs well with pork or chicken.
- Feel free to adjust the amount of balsamic vinegar to suit your taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: sauté
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg