Caramelized onions

Start to finish: 1 hour (10 minutes active)

Makes about 2 1/4 cups

4 tablespoons butter

1 teaspoon dried thyme

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

8 medium yellow onions, thinly sliced

1/2 teaspoon salt

In a large Dutch oven over medium-high, melt the butter. Add the thyme, garlic powder, pepper flakes and smoked paprika. Cook, stirring constantly, for 30 seconds.

Add the onions and salt, then stir well to coat. Cover and cook for 5 minutes. Reduce heat to low and cook, covered, for another 25 minutes, stirring every 5 or so minutes.

Uncover the pot, stir, then cook for another 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. Increase heat to high and cook for a final 10 minutes.

Nutrition information per 1/4 cup (values are rounded to the nearest whole number): 85 calories; 46 calories from fat; 5 g fat (3 g saturated; 0 g trans fats); 13 mg cholesterol; 9 g carbohydrate; 1 g protein; 2 g fiber; 169 mg sodium.