Pickled Spring Onions

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
22%
Pickled Spring Onions
90 min.
1
557kcal

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Are you looking to add a burst of flavor and a vibrant crunch to your meals? Look no further than these delightful Pickled Spring Onions! This easy-to-make recipe is not only vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free, but it also serves as the perfect side dish to elevate your culinary creations.

Imagine the tangy and slightly sweet taste of pickled onions pairing beautifully with tacos, salads, or even sandwiches. Their bright green tops and crisp white bulbs make for a stunning garnish that will impress your family and friends. Plus, the method of pickling draws out the natural sweetness of spring onions while adding an unforgettable zing that can transform even the simplest dishes.

With minimal ingredients and equipment required, this recipe is perfect for both seasoned cooks and beginners in the kitchen. The process involves simmering fresh spring onions in a flavorful brine, infused with fragrant herbs and spices, resulting in jars of deliciousness that are bursting with flavor and personality. Not to mention, the full prep time is just 90 minutes, allowing you to create these tasty treats quickly.

So grab your fresh spring onions and let's embark on a flavorful journey that will have you preserving the goodness of spring in a jar. The best part? You can start enjoying your freshly pickled spring onions after just three weeks, making them a fantastic addition to your pantry staples!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 teaspoon peppercorns whole black
  • teaspoon fennel seeds 
  • sprigs thyme leaves fresh
  • teaspoon kosher salt 
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper flakes red crushed
  • 10 ounce spring onion fresh with the greens and roots attached
  • 0.5 cup sugar 
  • cup vinegar white
  • tablespoon coriander seeds whole

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • pot
  • tongs

Directions

  1. Sterilize 1 (16 oz) jar with its lid according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Meanwhile, stir together vinegar, sugar, salt, coriander seeds, fennel seeds, peppercorns, red-pepper flakes, thyme, and 2 cups water in a large sauce pan sized to fit the onions flat and in close to a single layer.pan. Bring to a boil.
  2. Add onions; return to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer until tender, 5 to 7 minutes.
  3. Remove from heat, and let cool completely, about 1 ½ hours.Carefully gather the onions into a bundle all facing the same direction.
  4. Place them in the prepared jar, root end first, then swirl the greens inside. Fill the jar with as much liquid as necessary to completely submerge. Spoon in as much of the seeds and thyme as you can. Secure the jars with the sterilized lids & bands.
  5. Place the jars back in the sterilizer or pot of water and process by boiling for 15 minutes.
  6. Remove carefully with tongs. Cool, then store in a dry place for at least 3 weeks before opening.Once opened they can be refrigerated in their liquid in an airtight container up to 1 month.

Nutrition Facts

Calories557kcal
Protein4.85%
Fat3.78%
Carbs91.37%

Properties

Glycemic Index
229.09
Glycemic Load
74.67
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
27.838260857955%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.13mg
Luteolin
2.26mg
Kaempferol
3.86mg
Quercetin
30.28mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:556.81kcal
27.84%
Fat:2.34g
3.6%
Saturated Fat:0.23g
1.43%
Carbohydrates:127.43g
42.48%
Net Carbohydrates:115.57g
42.02%
Sugar:106.59g
118.44%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:4723.22mg
205.36%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:6.76g
13.53%
Vitamin K:591.49µg
563.33%
Vitamin C:62.78mg
76.1%
Vitamin A:3375.23IU
67.5%
Manganese:1.22mg
60.95%
Fiber:11.87g
47.47%
Folate:184.34µg
46.09%
Iron:6.81mg
37.82%
Calcium:315.96mg
31.6%
Potassium:966.92mg
27.63%
Magnesium:96.82mg
24.21%
Copper:0.4mg
19.92%
Vitamin B2:0.3mg
17.9%
Phosphorus:157.06mg
15.71%
Vitamin E:1.96mg
13.09%
Vitamin B1:0.18mg
12.22%
Vitamin B6:0.23mg
11.35%
Zinc:1.62mg
10.81%
Vitamin B3:1.95mg
9.74%
Selenium:5.21µg
7.44%
Vitamin B5:0.27mg
2.73%
Source:SippitySup