Sautéed Onions (Little or No Added Oil)

Sautéed Onions (Little or No Added Oil) is simply onions cooked briefly in a pan until softened and fragrant and is used worldwide as a base flavor in many cuisines. When cooked gently (often called sweating or light sautéing) the onion becomes sweeter and mellower, making it a common component in sauces, stews and sautés. Nutritionally, Sautéed Onions (Little or No Added Oil) contributes primarily small amounts of carbohydrate and fiber and is notable here for supplying about 8.5g of fat per 100g when oil is used in cooking — the fat content will vary depending on how much oil is added. It provides little protein but adds flavor without many calories when prepared with minimal oil. From a health perspective, sautéed onion is a flavorful way to boost vegetable intake and can increase the palatability and satiety of dishes; it’s not a significant protein source and prolonged high-heat browning concentrates sugars. Choosing minimal oil or water-sautéing keeps it closer to a lighter, nutrient-forward ingredient.Read more

Vegan · Lactose free · Gluten free · Processed · ~0.45€/100g