Pickled Red Onions

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Pickled Red Onions
45 min.
8
59kcal

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If you're looking to elevate your meals with a vibrant burst of flavor, look no further than these Pickled Red Onions! This delightful side dish adds a zesty tang and stunning color to virtually any plate, making it a fantastic addition to salads, sandwiches, tacos, and more. Plus, they’re incredibly easy to make, and the flavor only gets better with time.

What makes this recipe particularly appealing is its simplicity—using just a handful of ingredients, you can create a pickled masterpiece in under an hour. The combination of crisp, thinly sliced red onions and the sweet-tart balance of white wine vinegar creates a delightful treatment for your taste buds that is both refreshing and satisfying. With the warmth of whole black peppercorns and a hint of cinnamon, these onions are far from ordinary.

This Pickled Red Onions recipe is not only vegetarian and vegan, but it's also gluten-free and dairy-free, accommodating a variety of dietary needs without sacrificing flavor. Prepare them ahead of time and let the flavors meld overnight for the ultimate taste experience. Whether served alongside grilled vegetables or atop a hearty burger, these pickled wonders will make every meal a feast for the senses!

Ingredients

  • 1.5 teaspoons peppercorns whole black
  • 0.5  cinnamon sticks 
  • 1.5 teaspoons coarse kosher salt 
  • large onion red halved thinly sliced
  • 0.5 cup sugar 
  • 0.5 cup citrus champagne vinegar 

Equipment

  • bowl

Directions

  1. Place onion slices in medium bowl. Bringnext 5 ingredients to boil in heavy mediumsaucepan; pour over onions in bowl. Cover;cool to room temperature. Chill overnight.DO AHEAD: Can be made 3 weeks ahead.Keep chilled.
  2. Drain before serving.
  3. Bon Appétit

Nutrition Facts

Calories59kcal
Protein1.69%
Fat1.26%
Carbs97.05%

Properties

Glycemic Index
16.76
Glycemic Load
9.11
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
1.0008695455997%

Flavonoids

Isorhamnetin
0.69mg
Kaempferol
0.09mg
Quercetin
2.79mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:59.07kcal
2.95%
Fat:0.08g
0.13%
Saturated Fat:0.02g
0.11%
Carbohydrates:14.48g
4.83%
Net Carbohydrates:13.92g
5.06%
Sugar:13.07g
14.52%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:438.08mg
19.05%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:0.25g
0.5%
Manganese:0.17mg
8.48%
Fiber:0.56g
2.23%
Vitamin K:1.47µg
1.4%
Vitamin C:1.1mg
1.33%
Iron:0.2mg
1.14%
Potassium:38.15mg
1.09%
Calcium:10.3mg
1.03%
Source:Epicurious