Onion recipes

Chopping an onion is the first step in so many recipes, it’s no wonder cooks rely on them as a base-note flavour for stocks, soups, stews and sauces. Caramelise slowly and add to sauces and stews, keep whole and stuff with herby fillings, or fry until golden and crisp for a classic pub treat.

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Roast dinners just got even better with this ultimate gravy recipe, made using seasonal red onions and tart redcurrant jelly

The ultimate onion gravy

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There's nothing better than a comforting bowl of creamy pasta after a long day, and this vegetarian version is quick and easy to rustle up any evening of the week

Tomato and sweet onion pasta

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This hearty rice recipe is packed with sweet onions, chestnuts and pumpkin for a delicious autumnal dish

Onion rice with pumpkin and chestnuts

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This family favourite is made extra special thanks to fresh thyme, fragrant rosemary and sweet sundried tomato paste

Sausage plait with caramelised onions

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Made with fluffy potatoes, sweet onion and a medley of herbs and spices, this hearty vegan potato pie recipe is the perfect winter warmer for those following a vegan or vegetarian diet

Vegan potato, rosemary and onion pie

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This delicious Indian-inspired dish is packed with aromatic flavours, crispy onion bhajis, sweet mango chutney and refreshing cucumber, and can be made in under 30 minutes. Indian recipes don't come easier than this

Indian rice salad with onion bhajis

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Liven up your Sunday roast with this stuffed veggie side dish – sweet red onions are loaded with herby breadcrumbs, tangy sundried tomatoes and buttery pine nuts and baked until golden

Stuffed onions

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A good beer batter is the key to the crunchy crust and tender, juicy onion interior in this winning recipe. Here we fry the onions whole, which not only looks impressive but tastes delicious.

Beer-battered blooming onions

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Popular onion recipes

Onion bhajis

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This spicy onion bhaji recipe is so easy and is the perfect vegan side dish for your next Indian.

Serves 4
9 mins
123 calories

Tomato and onion savoury tart

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Who doesn't love a savoury tart? For this spin on a pissaladière, caramelised onions, garlic, cherry tomatoes, and thyme are baked on ready-made puff pastry. Pair this lunchtime classic with a lightly-dressed green salad.

Serves 4
15mins to prepare and 45mins to cook
442 calories

Sausage plait with caramelised onions

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This family favourite is made extra special thanks to fresh thyme, fragrant rosemary and sweet sundried tomato paste

Serves 6
75 mins
531 calories

Tomato and sweet onion pasta

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There's nothing better than a comforting bowl of creamy pasta after a long day, and this vegetarian version is quick and easy to rustle up any evening of the week

Serves 2
25 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook
483 calories

Vegan potato, rosemary and onion pie

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Made with fluffy potatoes, sweet onion and a medley of herbs and spices, this hearty vegan potato pie recipe is the perfect winter warmer for those following a vegan or vegetarian diet

Serves 4
20 mins to prepare, 45-50 mins to cook
733 calories

Turkey drumsticks with sage and onion butter

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Turkey is not just for Christmas! Turkey drumsticks are a great budget roast option any time of year – try this simple roast with a classic sage and onion butter that adds plenty of flavour and helps keep the turkey tender.