Savory Apples and caramelized onions sauté
If you like warm and gooey savory golden apples and Caramelized red onions then you’re going to adore this Spicy Caramelized Apples and Onions Sauté recipe.
Pile your plate high with this melt-in-your-mouth vegan dish and enjoy a healthy meal that tastes sinfully delicious.
Jump to RecipeSay hello to my grandmother’s traditional fried apples and onions recipe. Featuring warm mushy apples, savory Caramelized onions, garlic, and thyme this dish is a make-on-repeat recipe that you can serve with anything. This dish is real comfort food. It’s warming, delicious, and feels like a hug in a bowl. And it’s so simple to make that anyone can do it.
It’s like a warm almost melty salad meets dessert-like deliciousness. This big warm hug of a savory apple salad radiates a glowing immune system boosting vitamins and minerals. It’s like a powerhouse of comfort, ready to wrap you up in cozy autumn flavors.
Why you need to make Savory Caramelized Apples and Onions Sauté
- Easy to make – like, super easy, and requires no particular cooking experience.
- Delicious
- Healthy and packed with nutrients
- Warm mushy apples – need I say more?
- A flavorful vegan side dish that pairs well with everything
- Meal prep-friendly apple dish
- Popular with kids and adults alike
- Gluten-free
Let’s take a look at the ingredients you need to make Sautéed apples and onions
We are working with simple ingredients that pack a delicious flavor punch.
- 3 tbsp vegetable oil, coconut oil, avocado oil, or your choice
- 4 apples, pits removed and cut into slices
- 2 onions, sliced
- Two cloves of garlic, finely diced
- 1/2 tsp salt
- Pinch of pepper
- 2 tsp thyme
- A handful of fresh parsley, chopped
How to make the best easy grilled apples and onions sauté
- Heat oil in a non-stick skillet. Add the sliced onions and season with salt, pepper, and thyme. Let the onions sauté at medium heat while stirring occasionally for 8-10 minutes or until they are golden and translucent.
- Stir in garlic and apples and sauté for another 10 minutes while stirring occasionally. If you want your apples to become softer, cover the skillet with a lid while the apples are cooking.
- Once the apples are golden and Caramelized, add extra seasoning if needed and plate up.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve.
- Enjoy.
Side dishes with apples
If you are looking for delicious side dishes with apples then this grilled apples and Caramelized onions recipe are for you.
How to serve apples and onions sauté
Traditionally my grandmother served her fried apples and onions with pork, potatoes, and gravy. Luckily these fried apples are just as tasty as a side to vegan and vegetarian mains. The warm sweet apples and savory flavors go well with just about everything. Here are some of my favorite ways to serve this dish.
Top 5 ways to serve sautéed apples and Caramelized onions
- The super simple but so tasty solution: topped generously over a lightly toasted thick slice of bread for a quick lunch.
- Harvest feast: the best easy vegan grilled zucchini burgers. Yum
- For Thanksgiving: served with cauliflower roast and vegan sweet potato mash.
- The most traditional one: with a loaf of bread and vegan bacon
- A deluxe vegan dinner: served with my easy vegan BBQ Portobello steaks for a true meaty texture and lots of natural umami flavors.
Frequently Asked questions about sautéed apples and onions
The golden rule of thumb is one apple per person. If you know everyone will want a second serving you can add 1/2-1 extra apple per person.
Most apples will work, but Granny Smith apples are some of the best.
The trick to getting extra soft apples is all about the cooking. Just cover the pan with a lid while the apples cook to allow the steam to soften the apples. That’s it.
Only if you prefer your apples without the peel. You can make this recipe with or without the peel. Both ways work so it’s a matter of preference. I like to leave the peel on my apples because so many of the vitamins are found right next to the peel and they are removed when you peel the apples.
Savory Caramelized Apples and Onions sauté
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp Vegetable Oil coconut oil, avocado oil, or your choice
- 4 Apples pits removed and cut into slices
- 2 White Onions sliced
- 3 cloves Garlic finely chopped
- ½ tsp Salt more to taste if needed
- ½ tsp Black Pepper
- 2 tsp Thyme fresh or dried
- 1 handful Fresh Parsley chopped
Instructions
- Heat oil in a non-stick skillet. Add the sliced onions and season with salt, pepper, and thyme. Let the onions sauté at medium heat while stirring occasionally for 8-10 minutes or until they are golden and translucent.
- Stir in garlic and apples and sauté for another 10 minutes while stirring occasionally. If you want your apples to become softer, cover the skillet with a lid while the apples are cooking.
- Once the apples are golden and Caramelized, add extra seasoning if needed and plate up.Garnish with fresh parsley and serve. Enjoy.
