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Caramelized Pearl Onions Recipe

I came up with this savory side on a whim one Christmas when my mother and I craved a vegetable side dish a little different than our usual Brussels sprouts. We all liked it so much that it now makes a regular appearance on the holiday table. —Erika Szymanski, Pullman, Washington

This recipe is:

Diabetic Friendly

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Caramelized Pearl Onions Recipe

Prep: 15 min. Cook: 25 min.

Yield: 10 Servings

15 25 40

Ingredients

1 pound pearl onions, peeled
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 cup dry red wine or beef broth
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
1 teaspoon snipped fresh dill

Directions

In a large skillet, cook onions in oil over medium heat for 8-10 minutes or until browned. Stir in the wine, vinegars, pepper, salt and thyme. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 12-15 minutes or until onions are tender and liquid is evaporated. Stir in pomegranate seeds and dill; heat through. Yield: 2-1/2 cups.

Nutritional Facts 1/4 cup equals 41 calories, 1 g fat (trace saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 62 mg sodium, 7 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 1 g protein. Diabetic Exchange: 1/2 starch.

Originally published as Caramelized Pearl Onions in Taste of Home's Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook Annual 2012, p52