Side Dish35 min860 cal / serving
Monterey Jack Beef Burgers with Balsamic Red Onions and Crispy Zucchini Fries
Juicy beef burgers topped with melted Monterey Jack, sweet-tangy balsamic onions, garlic mayo, and a side of oven-baked…
Red Onion Recipes
Red onion is a crisp, colorful vegetable known for its purple-red skin, juicy white flesh, and sharp-sweet bite. It is one of the most versatile onions for recipes because it works beautifully raw, cooked, grilled, roasted, or pickled. Use raw red onion to add crunch and brightness to salads, grain bowls, tacos, burgers, sandwiches, ceviche, and salsas. A quick soak in cold water can mellow its sharpness while keeping the texture crisp. When cooked, red onion becomes sweeter and softer, making it a great addition to roasted vegetables, sheet-pan dinners, pasta sauces, soups, omelets, kebabs, and caramelized onion toppings. Quick-pickled red onions are especially useful for adding tangy color to everyday meals.
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Dinner35 min763 cal / serving
Cheesy Baked Penne with Italian Chicken Sausage and Kale
A cozy baked penne dinner with browned Italian chicken sausage, tender kale, tomatoes, thyme, mozzarella, and Parmesan.
Dinner30 min770 cal / serving
Beef Burgers with Baked Cheddar Crisps, Onion Jam, and Roasted Broccoli
Juicy beef burgers get a crunchy upgrade with lacy baked cheddar crisps, sweet-tangy red onion jam, fresh tomato,…
Dinner30 min760 cal / serving
Saucy Ground Pork Tacos with Pickled Red Onion and Chipotle Crema
Warm flour tortillas are filled with spiced ground pork, sautéed poblano, quick-pickled red onion, fresh tomato, Monterey Jack,…
Side Dish35 min562 cal / serving
Caramel-Glazed Pork Chops with Roasted Carrots, Parsnips and Red Onion
Boneless pork chops get a glossy sweet-savory pan glaze with thyme, garlic and a pinch of cayenne, served…
Dinner20 min720 cal / serving
Sweet-Spiced Beef Tacos with Poblano and Pineapple Salsa
Warm flour tortillas are filled with taco-spiced ground beef, sautéed poblano and onion, bright pineapple-tomato salsa, lime crema,…
Side Dish35 min820 cal / serving
Skillet Monterey Jack Cheeseburgers with Balsamic Red Onions and Zucchini Fries
A juicy skillet cheeseburger topped with Monterey Jack, sweet-tangy balsamic red onions, garlic aioli, and ketchup, served with…
Dinner20 min700 cal / serving
Spiced Beef Tacos with Poblano, Pineapple Salsa, and Lime Crema
Warm flour tortillas filled with taco-spiced beef, sautéed poblano and onion, juicy pineapple-tomato salsa, lime crema, and fresh…
Dinner30 min600 cal / serving
Spicy Pancetta Penne with Tomato Arrabbiata and Spinach
Penne pasta tossed in a lively tomato arrabbiata sauce with pancetta, red onion, garlic, fresh chili, spinach, and…
Side Dish10 min560 cal / serving
Ginger-Lime Teriyaki Steak Bowls with Broccoli and Jasmine Rice
Tender diced steak, charred broccoli, red onion, ginger, lime, and glossy teriyaki sauce are served over fluffy jasmine…
Dinner30 min770 cal / serving
Blackened Chicken Quesadillas with Tomato Salsa and Lime Crema
Crisp, buttery flour tortillas filled with spiced chicken, red onion, mozzarella, and Mexican cheese blend, served with fresh…
Dinner30 min790 cal / serving
Mozzarella Beef Burgers on Ciabatta with Balsamic Tomato Greens
Juicy beef patties get topped with melty mozzarella and sweet browned red onion, then tucked into toasted ciabatta…
Dinner30 min750 cal / serving
Ciabatta Mozzarella Burgers with Sweet Onions and Balsamic Tomato Greens
Juicy beef burgers on toasted ciabatta with melted mozzarella, quick sweet onions, and a tangy balsamic-dressed salad with…
Side Dish45 min840 cal / serving
Cheddar-Stuffed Beef Burgers with Balsamic Tomato Onion Relish
These pan-seared beef burgers hide a melted cheddar center and are finished with sweet-tangy tomato onion relish, arugula,…
Dinner45 min510 cal / serving
Garlic Honey Mustard Chicken with Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Zucchini
Juicy chicken breasts are coated in a garlicky honey mustard glaze, seared until sticky, then finished in the…
Dinner40 min526 cal / serving
Sticky Honey Whole-Grain Mustard Chicken with Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Zucchini
Tender chicken breasts are coated in a garlicky honey and whole-grain mustard glaze, then baked alongside roasted sweet…
Dinner35 min840 cal / serving
Spiced Beef Tacos with Golden Kiwi Avocado Salsa
Tender strips of seasoned beef, charred poblano and onion, creamy sour cream, and a bright golden kiwi-avocado salsa…
Dinner30 min650 cal / serving
Southwest Chicken Quesadillas with Pineapple, Mozzarella, and Pico
Golden folded tortillas filled with spiced chicken, sautéed peppers, red onion, pineapple, and melty mozzarella, served with fresh…
Dinner30 min520 cal / serving
Seared Pork Tenderloin with Lemon Potatoes, Zucchini and Pan Sauce
Juicy pork tenderloin is browned in a skillet, finished in the oven, and served over crisp Yukon Gold…
Side Dish30 min880 cal / serving
Monterey Jack Cheeseburgers with Balsamic Onions and Crispy Zucchini
Juicy beef burgers are topped with melted Monterey Jack, sweet-tangy balsamic red onions, garlic mayo, and ketchup, then…
Dinner30 min500 cal / serving
Pan-Seared Sirloin with Mint-Chive Dressing and Vegetable Succotash
Juicy sirloin steak is sliced over a warm zucchini, asparagus, pea, and red onion succotash, then finished with…
Dinner30 min632 cal / serving
Adobo Chicken Tacos with Mango Cabbage Slaw and Lime Crema
Tender adobo-marinated chicken is tucked into warm flour tortillas with crisp mango cabbage slaw and a tangy lime…
Dinner40 min720 cal / serving
Cheesy Chicken Fajitas with Charred Peppers, Lime Crema, and Jalapeños
Soft flour tortillas filled with seasoned chicken, charred red pepper and onion, melted cheddar, tangy lime crema, and…
Dinner40 min710 cal / serving
Cheesy Chicken Fajitas with Bell Pepper, Pickled Jalapeño and Lime Crema
These skillet chicken fajitas layer seared chicken, lightly charred bell pepper and onion, melted cheddar, quick lime-pickled jalapeño…