Low Carb Quick and Easy Pickled Onions
Transform your meals with this Low Carb Quick and Easy Pickled Onions recipe! Perfectly tangy, slightly sweet, and vibrant, these homemade pickled onions are the ultimate low-carb condiment, ideal for adding a bold pop of flavor to tacos, salads, sandwiches, and more. This no-fuss recipe features red onions soaked in a simple apple cider vinegar brine infused with aromatic garlic, black peppercorns, and a hint of red pepper flakes for a touch of heat. By using erythritol as the sweetener, it’s keto-friendly and light on carbs, making it a guilt-free addition to any meal. Ready in just minutes with minimal prep and refrigeration, these quick pickled onions stay fresh for up to two weeks, ensuring you always have a crave-worthy topping at your fingertips. Brighten up your dishes the easy way with this irresistibly zesty recipe!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium red onions
- 1 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons erythritol
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
- 1 large, peeled and halved garlic clove
- 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
Thinly slice the red onions into rings, about 1/4 inch thick. Place them in a heatproof, lidded jar or bowl.
In a small saucepan, combine the apple cider vinegar, water, erythritol, and kosher salt. Stir the mixture over medium heat until the erythritol and salt have dissolved.
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the black peppercorns, garlic, and red pepper flakes.
Pour the warm vinegar mixture over the sliced onions, ensuring the onions are completely submerged.
Let the onions sit at room temperature until cool, which should take about 30 minutes. Once cooled, cover the jar or bowl.
For best flavor, refrigerate the pickled onions for at least 1 hour before serving. They can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
186 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 0.7 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 621 mg | 27% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 57.4 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.7 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.9 g | ||
| Protein | 4.0 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 117 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 677 mg | 14% | |
*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.
