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butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil reduces saturated fat while adding flavor.

bay leaves

💰Cheaper: dried basil

Dried basil provides a similar herbal note.

black pepper

💰Cheaper: white pepper

White pepper offers a milder flavor.

thyme

💰Cheaper: oregano

Oregano can provide a different but pleasant herbal taste.

Peel and quarter the onions.

Fill a large pot with water and add salt.

Bring the water to a boil over high heat.

Add the quartered onions to the boiling water.

Cook the onions until tender, about 10-15 minutes.

Drain the onions and return them to the pot.

Add butter, black pepper, garlic, thyme, and bay leaves to the onions.

Sauté over medium heat until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.

Add lemon juice and stir to combine.

Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

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