Pickled Red Onions

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

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Pickled red onions are a vibrant and tangy addition to a variety of dishes, elevating the flavors with their zesty crunch. This quick and easy recipe marries the sharpness of red onions with a delightful balance of spices and sweetness, making it a perfect condiment for sandwiches, tacos, salads, and more. Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting your culinary journey, you'll find that pickling is a simple method that yields impressive results.

With just a handful of pantry staples, including spices like whole black peppercorns and cinnamon, alongside the key players of sugar and white wine vinegar, you can create these beautifully pink onions that not only look stunning but also bring a refreshing acidity to your meals. Plus, they fit seamlessly into various dietary preferences; they are vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free, making them an inclusive choice for any gathering.

What’s even better is their remarkable shelf life. Made ahead of time, these pickled delights can be stored in your fridge for up to three weeks, allowing you to add a punch of flavor to your meals any day of the week. So, why not brighten up your next dish with these tangy pickled red onions? Once you try them, you'll be hooked!

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