Sweet and sour balsamic baby onions are a delightful culinary creation that tantalizes the taste buds with their harmonious blend of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors. These bite-sized gems are incredibly versatile and can be effortlessly incorporated into a variety of dishes, adding a layer of sophistication and intrigue to your culinary repertoire. Whether you are hosting a special occasion dinner or simply seeking a delectable addition to your weeknight meal, these balsamic-glazed onions will undoubtedly impress your palate and leave you craving more.
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SWEET AND SOUR ONIONS
Large onions cut in half and infused with taste. A simple complement to your meal, or a tasty light lunch. Tip: try cutting off a portion of the rounded bottom of the onions so that they will wobble less while you prepare and cook!
Provided by CHRISTYJ
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Onion
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Arrange the onions in a 9x13 inch baking pan. Arrange the onions so that the flat side of the onion is facing the ceiling.
- In a small mixing bowl mix together the vinegar and sugar. Spoon the mixture onto the flat surface of the onions.
- In another mixing bowl combine the breadcrumbs with 1/4 cup oil, sage, rosemary and parsley. Mix the mixture until well combined. Pat the mixture evenly onto the flat side of the onions.
- Drizzle the remaining 1/4 cup of oil over the onions and bake for 45 minutes or until the onions are tender when pierced. Let the onions cool at room temperature. Serve with salt and pepper to taste.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 208 calories, Carbohydrate 18 g, Fat 14.3 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 103.2 mg, Sugar 5.1 g
SWEET AND SOUR CIPOLLINI ONIONS
Tangy, glazed onions that can serve as a side dish, hors d'oeuvres or added to a salad.
Provided by TerryWilson
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Onion
Time 55m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add onions and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and pat dry.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions and stir until well coated with butter. Season with salt. Cook and stir until onions are brown and caramelized, about 5 minutes. Pour in vinegar and sprinkle with sugar. Continue cooking and stirring until vinegar comes to a boil. Boil until vinegar thickens and glazes onions, about 5 minutes. Serve hot or cooled with vinegar syrup drizzled on top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 140.6 calories, Carbohydrate 21.4 g, Cholesterol 15.3 mg, Fat 6 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 593.3 mg, Sugar 13.5 g
SWEET AND SOUR BALSAMIC BABY ONIONS
I make this with fresh small onions from my garden but this can be made also with frozen small onions, this is soooooo good! This will serve about 3-4 people, but can easily be doubled.
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Onions
Time 35m
Yield 3-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cook the unpeeled onions in boiling water to cover for about 10 minutes; drain.
- Plunge into ice water to stop the cooking process; drain well.
- Peel the skin off of the onions.
- Cook the butter with brown sugar in a saucepan or skillet until butter melts, whisking often.
- Add in balsamic vinegar; mix to combine, then add in peeled onions; season with salt and pepper (if using) simmer for about 15 minutes or until thickened.
- Delicious!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 264.4, Fat 7.9, SaturatedFat 4.9, Cholesterol 20.4, Sodium 70.8, Carbohydrate 48.5, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 30.6, Protein 2.9
BALSAMIC GLAZED BABY ONIONS
Make and share this Balsamic Glazed Baby Onions recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Dreamer in Ontario
Categories Onions
Time 25m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Combine vinegar, mustard and honey in small saucepan.
- Bring to a boil and reduce heat.
- Simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes or until glaze thickens.
- Heat oil in large skillet and cook onion, brushing constantly with glaze, stirring, until browned and cooked to desired doneness.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 87.6, Fat 3.6, SaturatedFat 0.3, Sodium 3.1, Carbohydrate 14.4, Fiber 1, Sugar 11.4, Protein 0.7
SWEET-AND-SOUR BABY ONIONS
Steps:
- Heat oil in heavy medium skillet over medium heat. Add cippoline onions and saute until brown in spots, about 5 minutes. Add vinegar and powdered sugar and toss to coat. Bring mixture to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and simmer until onions are just tender, about 15 minutes. Add salt and pepper and simmer uncovered until vinegar is reduced to glaze, stirring occasionally, about 25 minutes. Transfer to bowl and serve. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Rewarm over low heat, thinning with 1 tablespoon water, if necessary.) *Available at specialty foods stores and some supermarkets.
SWEET-AND-SOUR ONIONS
Categories Onion Appetizer Side Bon Appétit Vegan Vegetarian Pescatarian Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place all ingredients except onions in heavy large pot. Bring to boil over high heat. Add onions; reduce heat to medium and simmer until crisp-tender, about 10 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer onions to jar with lid. Increase heat to high and boil until liquid is reduced to 1 3/4 cups, about 20 minutes. Pour liquid over onions and cool.
- Cover onion mixture and refrigerate until flavors blend, at least 1 week and up to 1 month.
Tips:
- Choose small, pearl onions for this recipe, as they will cook evenly and quickly.
- Use a sharp knife to slice the onions thinly, so that they will caramelize evenly.
- Cook the onions over medium heat, stirring frequently, to prevent them from burning.
- Add the balsamic vinegar and sugar to the onions once they have caramelized, and cook until the vinegar has reduced and the onions are coated in a sticky glaze.
- Serve the onions warm or at room temperature, as a side dish or appetizer.
Conclusion:
Sweet and sour balsamic baby onions are a delicious and easy-to-make side dish or appetizer. They are perfect for any occasion, from casual weeknight dinners to special holiday gatherings. With their sweet and tangy flavor, these onions are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.
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