Low Sodium Quick and Easy Pickled Onions
Brighten up your meals with this Low Sodium Quick and Easy Pickled Onions recipe, a tangy topping that's ready in just minutes! Perfect for those watching their sodium intake, this recipe balances bold flavors with a blend of distilled white vinegar and apple cider vinegar, enhanced by a touch of sweetness from sugar and aromatic spices like mustard seeds, black peppercorns, and garlic. The red onions quickly absorb the zesty marinade, creating a crisp, flavorful condiment that's ideal for tacos, sandwiches, salads, or any dish needing a pop of acidity. With a prep time of just 10 minutes and a short marination period, these pickled onions are as convenient as they are delicious. Plus, they can be stored in the refrigerator for up to two weeks, making it easy to add a burst of flavor to meals all week long.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium Red onions
- 1 cup Distilled white vinegar
- 0.5 cup Apple cider vinegar
- 0.5 cup Water
- 2 tablespoons Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Black peppercorns
- 0.5 teaspoon Mustard seeds
- 2 whole Garlic cloves
- 1 whole Bay leaf
- 0.25 teaspoon Red chili flakes
Instructions
Peel and thinly slice the red onions into rings and place them in a heatproof jar or bowl.
In a small saucepan, combine the distilled white vinegar, apple cider vinegar, water, and sugar. Add the black peppercorns, mustard seeds, garlic cloves, bay leaf, and red chili flakes.
Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the sugar has dissolved, which should take about 3-4 minutes.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and carefully pour the hot liquid and spices over the sliced onions, ensuring they are fully submerged.
Allow the onions to sit at room temperature for at least 30 minutes. They can be used immediately but will taste better after marinating for a few hours.
Transfer the pickled onions to a sealed container and store them in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Use these low sodium pickled onions as a topping for tacos, sandwiches, salads, or any dish that could benefit from a flavorful, tangy crunch.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
315 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.2 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 25 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 58.9 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.9 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 42.7 g | ||
| Protein | 4.4 g | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 126 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 620 mg | 13% | |
*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.
