Glazed Pearl Onions

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
4%
Glazed Pearl Onions
30 min.
4
72kcal

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Discover the delightful world of Glazed Pearl Onions, a delectable side dish that promises to tantalize your taste buds with its sweet and savory flavors. This easy-to-make recipe is a versatile addition to any meal, catering to various dietary needs as it is vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free. In just 30 minutes, you can serve this dish to four people, making it a perfect addition to your weeknight dinner rotation.

With a caloric content of only 72 kcal per serving, Glazed Pearl Onions is a guilt-free indulgence. The magic of this recipe lies in its simple yet exquisite ingredients: frozen pearl onions, olive oil, sugar, fresh thyme, and water, seasoned with coarse salt and ground pepper. The beauty of this dish is in its preparation, using just one frying pan to create a symphony of flavors.

Immerse yourself in the cooking process and watch as these tiny treasures transform from a humble ingredient to a stunning side dish. The onions, after a brief sauté in olive oil, are coated in sugar and seasoned before being cooked in water and thyme until the liquid evaporates, leaving you with tender, glazed onions that are both sweet and savory.

Whether you're looking to add a new side dish to your repertoire or searching for a dish that caters to multiple dietary restrictions, Glazed Pearl Onions is sure to impress. So why not give it a try and let the aroma of slowly glazed onions fill your home with warmth and comfort?

Ingredients

  • teaspoons olive oil 
  • pound pearl onions frozen dry thawed
  • teaspoons sugar 
  • serving coarse mustard 
  • 1.5 teaspoons thyme sprigs dried fresh (or)

Equipment

  • frying pan

Directions

  1. Heat oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add onions. Cook, tossing occasionally, until beginning to brown, about 5 minutes.
  3. Sprinkle with sugar; season with salt and pepper.
  4. Add 2/3 cup water and thyme; cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are tender and liquid has evaporated, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Calories72kcal
Protein7.04%
Fat25.66%
Carbs67.3%

Properties

Glycemic Index
43.52
Glycemic Load
3.77
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
3.2765217604844%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.03mg
Luteolin
0.36mg
Isorhamnetin
5.68mg
Kaempferol
0.74mg
Myricetin
0.03mg
Quercetin
23.02mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:72.26kcal
3.61%
Fat:2.17g
3.35%
Saturated Fat:0.33g
2.06%
Carbohydrates:12.83g
4.28%
Net Carbohydrates:10.75g
3.91%
Sugar:6.82g
7.58%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:18.41mg
0.8%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:1.34g
2.68%
Vitamin C:9.6mg
11.63%
Fiber:2.09g
8.35%
Manganese:0.16mg
8.22%
Vitamin B6:0.14mg
6.98%
Folate:21.97µg
5.49%
Potassium:172.06mg
4.92%
Vitamin B1:0.05mg
3.66%
Phosphorus:35.03mg
3.5%
Magnesium:13.14mg
3.28%
Calcium:29.95mg
2.99%
Copper:0.05mg
2.47%
Iron:0.4mg
2.23%
Vitamin E:0.32mg
2.1%
Vitamin B2:0.04mg
2.08%
Vitamin K:1.68µg
1.6%
Vitamin B5:0.15mg
1.46%
Selenium:1µg
1.43%
Zinc:0.21mg
1.43%