Description
A basic and essential cooking technique to enhance flavor, sautéing onions and garlic creates a flavorful base for many dishes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1–2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- Pinch of salt (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil or butter in a pan over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onions and stir to coat in the oil.
- Cook the onions for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they become soft and translucent.
- Add the minced garlic to the pan.
- Sauté for an additional 30 seconds to 1 minute, stirring constantly, until the garlic is fragrant but not browned.
- Remove from heat and use as a base for your recipe.
Notes
- Do not let the garlic brown, as it can turn bitter.
- Add a pinch of salt to help draw moisture from the onions.
- Adjust oil or butter quantity depending on the amount of onion and garlic used.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 batch
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
