Pickled Spring Onions

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

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Pickled spring onions are a delightful way to elevate your culinary creations while adding a burst of tangy flavor and vibrant color to your dishes. This quick and easy recipe transforms fresh spring onions into a zesty condiment that pairs perfectly with a wide range of meals—from savory sandwiches to vibrant salads. With their distinct crunch and bright hue, pickled spring onions not only enhance the aesthetics of your plate but also provide a refreshing contrast to richer flavors.

What makes this recipe even more appealing is that it’s entirely vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free, making it a versatile addition to any diet. The combination of whole black peppercorns, fennel seeds, and crushed red pepper flakes creates a flavor profile that is both aromatic and invigorating. The natural sweetness from the sugar balances the acidity of the white vinegar, resulting in a unique taste sensation that you won't be able to resist.

Whether you’re looking to jazz up a simple meal at home or impress guests at a dinner party, these pickled spring onions are sure to be a hit. Plus, they’re incredibly easy to prepare and require minimal ingredients! After allowing them to pickle for at least three weeks, you can enjoy their tangy goodness as a fridge staple that adds pizzazz to any dish. Let’s get fermenting and bring a burst of flavor to your kitchen!

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