Description
This simple recipe transforms pearl onions into incredibly flavorful, glossy glazed gems, perfect for elevating everyday meals into a gourmet experience with minimal fuss. It offers a straightforward stovetop method to create a tender, sweet side dish.
Ingredients
- 500 g pearl onions, fresh or frozen
- 15 ml olive oil
- 60 ml vegetable broth
- Pinch salt
- Pinch pepper
- 2–3 sprigs fresh thyme or rosemary
Instructions
- Blanch Pearl Onions: Bring a medium pot of water to a rolling boil, then carefully add the pearl onions and blanch for 1-2 minutes.
- Cool and Peel Onions: Immediately drain the blanched onions and transfer them to an ice bath to cool rapidly. Once cool, trim the root and stem ends, then easily peel off the outer skins.
- Sauté Pearl Onions: In a large 10-inch skillet, melt 15 ml (1 tablespoon) olive oil over medium heat. Add the peeled pearl onions and sauté, stirring occasionally, for 5-7 minutes until they are lightly browned and have a golden hue.
- Glaze Pearl Onions: Pour in 60 ml (0.25 cup) vegetable broth, a pinch of salt and pepper, and 2-3 sprigs of fresh thyme or rosemary. Reduce the heat to low-medium and simmer uncovered for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions are tender and the liquid has reduced into a glossy glaze.
- Serve Glazed Onions: Serve these delicious glazed pearl onions immediately as a hearty and flavorful side dish.
Notes
Consider making a double batch for meal prep throughout the week. If the glaze reduces too quickly during simmering, splash in an additional tablespoon of broth to maintain consistency. Fresh pearl onions are firm and seasonal, while frozen options offer year-round convenience. Olive oil can be substituted with butter for added richness, or vegetable broth can be swapped for balsamic vinegar for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: General
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 125 g
- Calories: 90 calories
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 3.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: pearl onions, glazed, side dish, easy, healthy, quick, family meal, stovetop, vegetarian, gourmet touch