What Are Spanish onions and How Can I Use Them?
Here's everything worth knowing about spanish onions and how to pick them, what they are, how to store them, and what to use instead, plus 75 recipes to cook tonight.
Where found
Spanish onions are usually found in the produce section or aisle of the grocery store or supermarket.
| In Chinese: | 西班牙洋葱 | |
| British (UK) term: | ||
| en français: | oignons espagnols | |
| en español: | cebollas españolas |
Recipes using spanish onions
There are 75 recipes that contain this ingredient.
Best Creamy Tomato Soup
If you are looking for an amazingly delicious tomato soup, try this recipe, and everyone loves it!
Butternut Bisque
Velvety butternut squash bisque with carrots, Spanish onion, and a whisper of nutmeg. Freezes beautifully for up to 3 months. A make-ahead fall and winter staple.
Eggplant, Red Pepper & Spinach Curry
No meat today, I guess I like this way.. Vegan if you replace ghee..
Star Anise & Date Masala Spiced Chickpeas
An Indian inspired recipe is full of flavor, a great side dish with some grilled meat.
Spanish Pot Roast
Spanish pot roast, a chuck roast browned and slow-braised in tomatoes, red wine, and beef stock with peppers, Spanish onion, and warm cumin and paprika. Fork-tender beef in a rich, smoky sauce.
Braised Short Ribs for Two
Boneless beef short ribs, slow braised in a small crockpot (or pot if desired) perfectly sized for two servings.
Pate De Poulet En Gelee
Pâté de poulet en gelée layers poached chicken, broiled chicken livers, poached vegetables, and apple in individual aspic molds. Elegant French cold starter set in savory gelatin.
Potato Salad with Bratwursts
Warm German-style potato salad with browned bratwurst, tossed in a tangy beer and cider vinegar dressing with Dijon and tarragon. No mayo, just hearty skillet flavor served warm.
Herring Salsa
This versatile salsa is a tasty twist on an old favorite and can be enjoyed in many ways from tacos to salad.
Favourite New England Clam Chowder
New England clam chowder with clarified butter, leeks, celery and Idaho potato in fresh clam juice and heavy cream. Topneck clams give the proper briny depth. Restaurant-style at home.
Spanish Gazpacho
Gazpacho is a cold summer soup that originated in Spain. It has many different variations both in terms of ingredients and fabrication methods. Basic ingredients will always include tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, onions, garlic, and some kind of acid, (lemon juice, lime juice, vinegar, or some combination thereof). From there, other additives include olive oil, tomato juice, tomatillos, croutons, and various types of herbs.
Bruce's Favorite French Onion Soup
Bruce's favorite French onion soup simmers Spanish onions in a beef and chicken bouillon broth with garlic, brandy, and Worcestershire, then bakes under a blanket of croutons and melted cheese. A bistro classic.
Mexican Pizza with Salsa
Mexican pizza topped with crumbled chorizo, garlic, Monterey Jack and Muenster cheese, fresh cilantro, and salsa on a cornmeal-dusted bread dough crust.
Bold Herring Salad
Bold herring salad, marinated herring tossed with apple, Spanish onion, potato, and beets in a creamy dill dressing. A sweet-tart, savory Northern European salad with a rosy hue, served chilled.
Sauteed Rabbit Loin with Braised Fennel & Balsamic Vinegar
Italian rabbit loin brined, seared, then simmered with braised fennel, balsamic, and white wine. Finished with a bright herb salsa verde for restaurant-level plating at home.
Tortilla Soup with Vegetables
Loaded with vegetables, the soup tasted light and so refreshing. I had it for dinner, and it was delicious. The dish didn't have many calories either, so perfect for my weight-loss diet.
Cilantro-Ginger with Cream
Creamy cilantro ginger soup pureed smooth with fresh ginger root, garlic, and heavy cream in a chicken broth base. An elegant, silky bowl with bright herbal flavor.
Goat's Cheese Salad with Sweet & Sour Onions
Grilled goat cheese salad with sweet-and-sour caramelized Spanish onions, sun-dried tomato vinaigrette, and mixed greens. A classic French bistro starter that eats like a full meal.
Lobster in Wild Watercress Dressing
Lobster steamed over fresh herbs and white vermouth, served with an emulsified watercress dressing and julienned peppers and tomato. An elegant, garden-fresh seafood platter.
Green & Gold Herring Salsa (Packer Salsa)
This tasty twist on salsa will have everyone coming back for more!
Sur Le Gril Chopped Liver
Classic chopped liver made with calves liver, caramelized onions, hard-cooked egg, and butter, ground twice for a smooth, rich spread. Serve chilled on dark rye with tomato and cucumber.
White Bean Cassoulet
A cassoulet is traditionally a rich, hearty stew of various meat (this recipe is vegetarian, but you can add meat if you prefer) and or beans with a mix of starchy and aromatic vegetables and herbs.
Spanish Onion Torte
Caramelized Spanish onions slow-cooked in red wine, mixed with grated potatoes, Parmesan, rosemary, and yogurt, then baked into a golden torte. Vegetarian and elegant.
L.J's Chili Con Carne Y Judia
Big-batch beef and pork chili con carne with four kinds of beans, plantain (or banana), molasses, and a deep spice blend. An overnight-marinated chili built for slow simmering and serving a crowd.
Cheesy Turkey & Caramelized Onion Panini
Sliced turkey and Swiss cheese piled high with slow-caramelized onions and sweet mustard, pressed until golden on whole wheat bread. This turkey panini turns leftover turkey into a gourmet grilled sandwich.
