Heart-Healthy Quick and Easy Pickled Onions
Transform your meals with this Heart-Healthy Quick and Easy Pickled Onions recipe—an irresistible combination of tangy, sweet, and savory flavors! Featuring red onions infused with apple cider vinegar, honey, garlic, and black peppercorns, this vibrant condiment comes together in just 10 minutes of prep time and requires no cooking. It's a heart-friendly and wholesome alternative to store-bought options, with natural ingredients that pack a punch of flavor without the additives. Perfect for topping tacos, salads, sandwiches, or roasted vegetables, these pickled onions add a zesty crunch to elevate any dish. Plus, they keep beautifully in the refrigerator for up to two weeks, making them a meal-prep staple for healthy eating.
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Ingredients
- 1 whole medium red onion
- 120 milliliters apple cider vinegar
- 120 milliliters water
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black peppercorns
- 1 whole garlic clove
Directions
Step 1
Peel and thinly slice the red onion into rings or half-moons, whichever you prefer.
Step 2
In a small pot, combine the apple cider vinegar, water, honey, and sea salt. Stir the mixture over medium heat until the honey and salt dissolve. This should take about 1-2 minutes. Do not bring it to a full boil.
Step 3
Peel the garlic clove and gently crush it with the side of a knife to release its flavor.
Step 4
In a clean, heat-proof, pint-sized jar, place the sliced onions, crushed garlic clove, and black peppercorns.
Step 5
Pour the hot vinegar mixture over the onions in the jar, ensuring that all onion slices are submerged.
Step 6
Let the jar cool to room temperature without a lid. Once cooled, cover the jar with a lid tightly and refrigerate.
Step 7
Allow the onions to pickle for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator before serving. They develop more flavor the longer they sit and can be kept in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (380.3g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 142.0 |
| Total Fat 0.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1177.9mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 30.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.3g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 22.4g | |
| Protein 1.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 46.9mg | 0% |
| Iron 0.7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 316.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories