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Balsamic White Pearl Onions Recipe
These EASY Balsamic Glazed Pearl Onions are great for a simple side dish. Elegant enough for the holidays, but also for weeknight meals!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 84 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 14.4 ounces frozen pearl onions
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter , divided
- 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 3-4 tablespoons low sodium vegetable broth
- 1/4 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
- fresh parsley , chopped and optional
Instructions
- In a large skillet, melt 1/2 tablespoon of the butter over medium heat. Add the onions, stirring and cooking for 15 minutes.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar and Dijon mustard. Set aside.
- Stir in the brown sugar until fully coated. Stir in the vinegar mixture. Cover and reduce the heat. Cook for another 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. If the onions get too dry, add 1 tablespoon of vegetable broth. You may not need the whole amount of broth.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the remaining 1/2 tablespoon of butter, salt and pepper. Garnish with chopped parsley. Serve hot.
- If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or ratings!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
84kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
10mg
(3%)
Sodium
219mg
(9%)
Potassium
108mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
117IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
21mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 84
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 84kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 10mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 219mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 108mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 117IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 21mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.