Red Onion and Black Olive Sauce Recipe
This red onion and black olive sauce recipe is a quick, stovetop sauce where onions are softened gently, then combined with olives, butter, and parsley. It’s easy to spoon over chicken, steak, pasta, or toasted bread. The ingredients list stays simple, and the how-to steps are short and clear for everyday cooking.
Ingredients
For the sauce
Step-by-Step Method
Prep the ingredients
Slice the red onions thinly. Pit the black olives and chop them into small pieces.
Soften the onions
Warm the olive oil in a skillet over medium-low heat. Add the onions and cook for 6–8 minutes, stirring now and then, until soft. If they start browning too fast, splash in 1–2 tbsp water.
Add sugar and butter
Sprinkle in the sugar and stir for 30–45 seconds. Add the butter and cook for 1–2 minutes, just until melted and glossy.
Stir in the olives
Add the chopped black olives. Cook for 2–3 minutes so the flavors blend together.
Finish with parsley and serve
Turn off the heat and mix in the parsley. Serve warm or at room temperature over chicken, steak, pasta, or toasted bread.