Caramelized Pearl Onions

Name: Caramelized Pearl Onions
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 2-1/2 cups.
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

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

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.

Nutrition Facts

1/4 cup: 41 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 62mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 starch.

Originally published as Caramelized onion mélange in Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook 2012