Heart-Healthy Quick Pickled Red Onions
Add a burst of tangy flavor to your meals with this easy recipe for Heart-Healthy Quick Pickled Red Onions. Crafted with wholesome ingredients like apple cider vinegar, honey, and vibrant spices such as mustard seeds and black peppercorns, this quick pickling method delivers irresistibly zesty onions in just 10 minutes of prep time. With no refined sugar and a naturally low-sodium profile, this heart-healthy condiment is perfect for enhancing the flavor of salads, tacos, sandwiches, or roasted vegetables. Ready to eat in as little as 30 minutes, these versatile pickled onions can be stored in the fridge for up to two weeks, making them a convenient and nutritious addition to any dish. Your taste buds—and your heart—will thank you!
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Ingredients
- 1 large red onion
- 0.5 cup apple cider vinegar
- 0.5 cup water
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black peppercorns
- 0.5 teaspoon mustard seeds
- 1 clove garlic
Directions
Step 1
Peel the red onion and slice it thinly into rings or half-moons, depending on your preference.
Step 2
Peel the garlic clove and gently smash it with the side of a knife.
Step 3
In a medium saucepan, combine apple cider vinegar, water, honey, salt, black peppercorns, mustard seeds, and the smashed garlic clove.
Step 4
Heat the saucepan over medium heat until the mixture comes to a simmer, stirring occasionally to ensure the honey and salt are fully dissolved.
Step 5
Once simmering, remove the saucepan from heat and let it cool slightly for about 5 minutes.
Step 6
Place the sliced red onions in a clean glass jar or airtight container.
Step 7
Pour the warm pickling liquid over the red onions, ensuring they are completely submerged.
Step 8
Let the onions cool to room temperature while covered. This helps them to pickle more effectively.
Step 9
Once cooled, seal the jar or container and refrigerate the onions. They will be ready to eat in about 30 minutes, but for best results, let them pickle for at least 2 hours.
Step 10
These quick pickled onions can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Enjoy them as a topping or side to your favorite dishes!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (418.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 165.0 |
| Total Fat 0.8g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1197.1mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 34.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 3.1g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 24.2g | |
| Protein 2.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 65.8mg | 0% |
| Iron 0.9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 356.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories