Heart-Healthy Quick and Easy Pickled Onions
Brighten up your meals with these Heart-Healthy Quick and Easy Pickled Onions, a vibrant recipe that's as simple as it is nutritious! Perfectly balancing tangy apple cider vinegar with a touch of natural honey, this no-cook pickle requires just 10 minutes of prep and uses wholesome ingredients like red onion, garlic, and black peppercorns to pack bold flavor into every bite. Ideal for anyone looking to enhance their dishes with a gut-friendly and low-sodium condiment, these pickled onions bring zest to tacos, salads, grilled proteins, and sandwiches. Ready to serve after a quick 30-minute chill, these onions develop even deeper flavors over time and can be stored for up to two weeks—your heart-healthy pantry staple has arrived!
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Recipe Information
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
Instructions
Peel and thinly slice the red onion into rings or half-moons, whichever you prefer.
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.
Peel the garlic clove and gently crush it with the side of a knife to release its flavor.
In a clean, heat-proof, pint-sized jar, place the sliced onions, crushed garlic clove, and black peppercorns.
Pour the hot vinegar mixture over the onions in the jar, ensuring that all onion slices are submerged.
Let the jar cool to room temperature without a lid. Once cooled, cover the jar with a lid tightly and refrigerate.
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
Calories |
142 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 0.2 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1178 mg | 51% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 30.5 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.3 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.4 g | ||
| Protein | 1.6 g | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 47 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 0.7 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 317 mg | 7% | |
*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.
