Recipe Idea: Zucchini, Caramelized Onions & Toasted Almonds Hi. It's Lois in the kitchen at Recipe Idea Shop. Zucchini, Caramelized Onions & Toasted Almonds hits the spot any day of the week. I love onions that are sautéd until brown. That makes them what chefs call "caramelized." Caramelized onions add a delicious flavor to vegetables and meats—tangy and