Glazed Pearl Onions in Port with Bay Leaves

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Glazed Pearl Onions in Port with Bay Leaves
45 min.
10
165kcal

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If you're looking for a sophisticated and delicious appetizer to impress your guests, look no further than these Glazed Pearl Onions in Port with Bay Leaves. This dish is perfect for any occasion, from intimate gatherings to grand celebrations, offering a burst of rich flavors with every bite. The tender pearl onions are simmered in a luscious ruby Port reduction, combined with savory bay leaves and a touch of brown sugar to create a glaze that's both sweet and savory. The balsamic vinegar adds a tangy finish that elevates the entire dish. Not only is this recipe vegetarian, gluten-free, and dairy-free, but it also brings a gourmet touch to your table that’s surprisingly easy to make.

The best part? You can prepare this dish ahead of time, as it keeps well in the fridge for up to two days. This means you can focus on your other preparations and serve a stunning dish with minimal stress. Whether you're serving it as an antipasti or a snack, these Glazed Pearl Onions are guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser. So gather your ingredients, set aside some time, and treat yourself and your guests to a unique and unforgettable starter that's as delightful to the taste buds as it is to the eye.

Ingredients

  • teaspoon balsamic vinegar 
  • tablespoons t brown sugar dark
  •  bay leaf fresh (preferably )
  • 1.5 cups chicken broth 
  • 30 ounce pearl onions ends trimmed unpeeled
  • cups port wine 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • knife
  • pot
  • slotted spoon

Directions

  1. Using sharp knife, cut X across root ends ofpearl onions; place in large bowl.
  2. Pour hottap water over onions; let soak 1 hour.
  3. Remove onions from water and peel.
  4. Transfer to large pot.
  5. Add Port, broth, bayleaves, and brown sugar; bring to boil,stirring until sugar dissolves. Reduce heatto medium. Simmer until onions are tenderwhen pierced with sharp knife, about 30minutes. Using slotted spoon, transferonions to bowl. Boil liquid in pot until syrupyand reduced to 3 tablespoons, about 15minutes. Discard bay leaves. Stir vinegarinto Port reduction. Season to taste with salt.
  6. Pour Port reduction over onions.
  7. Serve warmor at room temperature. DO AHEAD: Canbe made 2 days ahead. Cover and chill. Bringto room temperature before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Calories165kcal
Protein7.75%
Fat2.92%
Carbs89.33%

Properties

Glycemic Index
7.7
Glycemic Load
1.8
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
3.1421739096227%

Flavonoids

Petunidin
4.77mg
Delphinidin
2.81mg
Malvidin
68.28mg
Peonidin
2.83mg
Catechin
7.1mg
Epicatechin
5.44mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.02mg
Isorhamnetin
4.26mg
Kaempferol
0.55mg
Myricetin
0.03mg
Quercetin
18.66mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:164.57kcal
8.23%
Fat:0.3g
0.46%
Saturated Fat:0.1g
0.62%
Carbohydrates:20.7g
6.9%
Net Carbohydrates:19.25g
7%
Sugar:11.66g
12.95%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:21.3mg
0.93%
Alcohol:11.02g
100%
Alcohol %:7.15%
100%
Protein:1.8g
3.59%
Manganese:0.2mg
10.04%
Vitamin C:6.31mg
7.65%
Potassium:224.82mg
6.42%
Fiber:1.46g
5.83%
Vitamin B6:0.11mg
5.36%
Copper:0.09mg
4.25%
Phosphorus:42mg
4.2%
Folate:16.26µg
4.06%
Magnesium:15.66mg
3.92%
Vitamin B3:0.74mg
3.7%
Vitamin B1:0.05mg
3.47%
Calcium:29.2mg
2.92%
Vitamin B2:0.05mg
2.75%
Iron:0.46mg
2.58%
Zinc:0.23mg
1.55%
Vitamin B5:0.13mg
1.31%
Selenium:0.82µg
1.16%
Source:Epicurious