Sugar-Free Quick and Easy Pickled Onions

Transform your salads, sandwiches, and tacos with these vibrant and flavorful Sugar-Free Quick and Easy Pickled Onions! This simple recipe lets you enjoy zesty, tangy onions with no added sugar, making it perfect for low-carb and healthy eating enthusiasts. Thinly sliced red onions are infused with a hot brine of apple cider vinegar, sea salt, garlic, black peppercorns, and aromatic bay leaves, creating a balance of brightness and spice in just 15 minutes of prep and cook time. With minimal ingredients and effort, these pickled onions are ready to enjoy in as little as 30 minutes, and they can be stored in the fridge for up to two weeks. Ideal for meal prep or a quick flavor boost, this sugar-free recipe is your go-to condiment for elevating any dish.

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 large red onions
• 1.5 cups apple cider vinegar
• 1 cup water
• 1 tablespoon sea salt
• 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
• 2 cloves garlic cloves
• 2 leaves bay leaves

Directions

Step 1

Peel the red onions and slice them into thin rounds, about 1/8-inch thick.

Step 2

Place the sliced onions in a clean, heatproof jar or a bowl.

Step 3

In a medium saucepan, combine the apple cider vinegar, water, and sea salt.

Step 4

Smash the garlic cloves with the flat side of a knife just to break them open, and add them to the vinegar mixture.

Step 5

Add the black peppercorns and bay leaves to the saucepan.

Step 6

Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the salt is completely dissolved, about 3-5 minutes.

Step 7

Carefully pour the hot vinegar mixture over the onions, ensuring they are fully submerged.

Step 8

Let the mixture cool to room temperature, then cover tightly with a lid or plastic wrap.

Step 9

Refrigerate the pickled onions for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to develop.

Step 10

Store pickled onions in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1022.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	257.5

Total Fat 0.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 7016.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 45.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.5g	0%
Total Sugars 23.9g
Protein 5.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 160.1mg	0%
Iron 1.9mg	0%
Potassium 913.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 3.0%

Protein: 10.0%

Carbs: 87.0%