Onions Agrodolce Sweet and Sour Onions
Experience the perfect harmony of sweet and tangy flavors with this delectable Onions Agrodolce, or Sweet and Sour Onions. This classic Italian-inspired dish features tender pearl onions (or cipollini onions) caramelized to golden perfection and simmered in a luscious glaze of balsamic vinegar, white wine vinegar, and honey. Ideal as a side dish or a flavorful appetizer, this recipe combines simple ingredients with elegant results. Fresh thyme adds a delicate herbal finish, while the quick prep and cook time make it an effortless addition to any meal. Serve these glazed onions warm or at room temperature to elevate your dinner table with a gourmet touch.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Pearl onions (or small cipollini onions)
- 2 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons White wine vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 1 teaspoon Fresh thyme leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Add the pearl onions and blanch them for 2 minutes to make peeling easier. Drain and allow to cool slightly.
Trim the root ends of the onions and peel off the skins. Set the peeled onions aside.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Add the peeled onions to the skillet and sauté them for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they start to turn golden brown and caramelize.
Reduce the heat to low and add the balsamic vinegar, white wine vinegar, honey, and salt. Stir everything well to coat the onions evenly in the sweet and sour sauce.
Cover the skillet with a lid and allow the onions to simmer gently for about 10-15 minutes. Stir occasionally, ensuring the onions cook through and the sauce thickens to a glaze-like consistency.
Remove the skillet from the heat. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed. If desired, garnish with fresh thyme leaves for an herbaceous touch.
Serve warm or at room temperature as a side dish or appetizer. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
614 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 27.5 g | 35% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.8 g | 19% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1217 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 89.7 g | 33% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.5 g | 30% | |
| Total Sugars | 63.0 g | ||
| Protein | 6.0 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 141 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 1.9 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 883 mg | 19% | |
*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.
