Sweet and Sour Cipollini Onions

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 0
Tasty and Tangy Sweet and Sour Cipollini Onions Recipe
in Side

Prep

15 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

35 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1/4 cup raisins
1/2 cup hot water
2 lbs cipollini onions
1 tablespoon butter
3 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
2 tablespoons pine nuts

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4-6
Calories
227
Sugar
14g
Fat
8g
Sweet and sour cipollini onions are a popular side dish, particularly in Italian cuisine. The onions are small and flat, offering a milder and sweeter taste than regular onions. When cooked, they caramelize beautifully and create a savory dish that complements any main course. The recipe features a blend of sweet and sour flavors, as well as the delightful texture of raisins and pine nuts. These roasted onions are sure to be a hit with your family and guests. Try it today!

Instructions

1.In a small bowl, soak raisins in hot water for 10 minutes.
2.In a large pot, blanch cipollini onions in boiling water for 3-4 minutes. Drain and peel off the outer layer of the skin.
3.In a pan over medium heat, melt butter and sauté onions for 2-3 minutes until lightly browned.
4.Add water, red wine vinegar, sugar, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine.
5.Drain raisins and add them along with pine nuts to the pan. Mix well.
6.Reduce heat to medium-low, cover the pan, and cook for 7-10 minutes until onions are tender and the liquid has thickened into a glaze. Serve hot.

PROS

This side dish is simple to make, using only a few ingredients.

The combination of sweet and sour flavors is sure to delight your taste buds.

Cipollini onions are a good source of vitamin C.

CONS

Peeling the outer layer of the skin off the cipollini onions can be time-consuming.

Some people may not like the texture of raisins in their food.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Cipollini onions are an excellent source of antioxidants, helping to promote heart health and reduce inflammation.
The fiber in onions can also aid in digestion.

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