Sugar-Free Quick and Easy Pickled Onions
Transform your sandwiches, salads, and tacos with these vibrant Sugar-Free Quick and Easy Pickled Onions! This simple recipe takes just 15 minutes to prepare and skips the sugar for a healthier twist on a classic condiment. Thinly sliced red onions are bathed in a tangy apple cider vinegar brine, infused with aromatic garlic, black peppercorns, and bay leaves for a punch of flavor that’s irresistibly crisp and refreshing. Perfect for meal prep, these delicious pickled onions can be refrigerated for up to two weeks, enhancing your dishes with zesty brightness whenever you need. Ideal for anyone seeking a low-carb, sugar-free alternative, this recipe is a must-have for quick pickling enthusiasts!
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Recipe Information
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
Instructions
Peel the red onions and slice them into thin rounds, about 1/8-inch thick.
Place the sliced onions in a clean, heatproof jar or a bowl.
In a medium saucepan, combine the apple cider vinegar, water, and sea salt.
Smash the garlic cloves with the flat side of a knife just to break them open, and add them to the vinegar mixture.
Add the black peppercorns and bay leaves to the saucepan.
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the salt is completely dissolved, about 3-5 minutes.
Carefully pour the hot vinegar mixture over the onions, ensuring they are fully submerged.
Let the mixture cool to room temperature, then cover tightly with a lid or plastic wrap.
Refrigerate the pickled onions for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to develop.
Store pickled onions in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
258 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.7 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 7017 mg | 305% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 45.2 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.5 g | 30% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.9 g | ||
| Protein | 5.2 g | 10% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 160 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 1.9 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 913 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.
