Onions should be included in our daily diet because they possess healthy benefits. Onions are tasty and beneficial for our bodies at any time of the day, they improve the functioning of our immune system and help eliminate the toxins we accumulate in our bodies.[citation needed] One of the tasty ways you can cook onions is as a puree for which you should use the white onions. The recipe for this specific dish is detailed below.

Ingredients

  • About 1 pound of white onions
  • Water that you used to boil onions in (be sure to keep it)
  • Spices (whichever you prefer)

Steps

  1. 1
    Peel the onions and wash them in warm water.
  2. 2
    Use a big enough pot to boil the onions. Boil them until they look and feel soft enough for a puree.
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  3. 3
    Drain the onions of the excess water. Do not discard the water in which the onions boiled because you will need it for the puree.
  4. 4
    Place the onions in the blender adding some of the liquid in which the onions boiled. Based on your texture preference add more or less liquid.
  5. 5
    After the onions are well blended, pour the puree into a pot. Bring the puree to a boil and add some salt and pepper. You can also add different spices you enjoy in your favorite dishes.
  6. 6
    Finished.
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Community Q&A

  • Question
    How do I puree onions without a blender?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    If you don't have a standard blender or an immersion blender, you can mash them with a fork or masher, though this will be time-consuming.
  • Question
    How long does onion puree keep?
    Plantmum
    Plantmum
    Community Answer
    If you store it well, it will last up to seven or even 10 days in refrigeration.
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Things You'll Need

  • Blender
  • Pot for boiling onions

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Categories: Onions
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