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Quick Pickled Onions

Short on time? Whip up an astonishing garnish and let it rest to a perfect flavor profile while you make your main dish.
Cooking Tip

You can add black peppercorns, mustard seeds, bay leaves, etc., to give these onions even more flavor!

Yield10 Servings
Serving size2.00 tablespoons
Perfect forno-cook, Quick & easy
Dietary preferencesDairy Free, Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 1 red onion, thin julienne
  • 2 garlic cloves, sliced
  • 3/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1/2 cup hot water
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp granulated sugar (maple syrup for vegan)

Directions

  1. Pack the garlic and onion into a heat safe jar or bowl with the garlic slices resting underneath the onion.
  2. Whisk together the sugar, salt, water and vinegar until the salt and sugar are dissolved. Pour the pickling liquid over the garlic and onions.
  3. Let it rest for about 15 to 20 minutes before using, and then store the leftovers in a sealed container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition facts (per serving)

110Calories

0.0 Total Fat (g)
0.0Saturated Fat (g)
38.0Sodium (mg)
17.0Carbs (g)
0.5 Dietary Fiber (g)
1.0Protein (g)

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