Side dishe for 4
Harissa Sticky Onions
Slow-cooked onions become sweet and sticky with garlic, harissa, butter, olive oil, sugar, and lemon zest.
Typical price
$1.83for 4 servings
$0.46 per serving$1.83 for 4
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Photo: bbcgoodfood.com
- 35 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.21Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.8 lb | $1.03Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.15Typical price |
| Lemons and limes$0.60 each typical | 0.5 | $0.30Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $1.83 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilSugar and brown sugarRelish, dressings, steak sauce
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 15 g unsalted butter
- 1/2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 finely sliced onions
- 1/2 tbsp light brown soft sugar
- 2 cloves crushed garlic
- 1 tbsp harissa
- 1/2 lemon zested
Steps
- Melt the butter with olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the sliced onions and cook for 15 minutes, stirring often, until soft.
- Stir in the garlic, brown sugar, and harissa, then cook for 8 minutes.
- Add the lemon zest and cook for 2 minutes more, until the onions are glossy and sticky.
- Season with salt and pepper, then remove from the heat.
Swaps
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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