Name: Low Calorie Red Pickled Onions
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 3/4 cup apple cider vinegar; 1/4 cup water; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons All-Natural Zero Calorie Sweetener (or maple syrup); 1 large red onion (peeled and sliced very thin); 1 jalapeno (sliced thin); 1 clove garlic (sliced thin); 1 bay leaf; 1 sprig fresh thyme; 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper

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This quick and easy Low Calorie Red Pickled Onions recipe only requires 5 ingredients, and 30 minutes to make!

Ingredients You’ll Need:

¾ cup apple cider vinegar
¼ cup water
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons All-Natural Zero Calorie Sweetener (see recipe card)
1 large red onion peeled and sliced very thin

Low Calorie Red Pickled Onions

Healthy Red Pickled Onions Meal Prep and Storage

Meal Prep: You can make these ahead of time, add to a jar and place in the fridge to enjoy all week long.
Storage: Will hold in the fridge for 2 weeks.

Low Calorie Red Pickled Onions

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This 30 minute Red Pickled Onions recipe comes with 5 optional add-ins to jazz up your pickling onions.

Perfect for tacos, soups, salads, and burgers, these Mexican pickled onions are a great topping that adds lots of flavor to any dish.

Special Tip: This is a vegan recipe thanks to the zero-calorie sweetener, or maple syrup. But if you prefer to use honey, that will work as well.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 30

Total Time 35

Course topping

Cuisine American, Mexican

Servings servings

Calories 11 kcal

Ingredients

¾ cup apple cider vinegar
¼ cup water
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons All-Natural Zero Calorie Sweetener or maple syrup
1 large red onion peeled and sliced very thin

Optional Pickled Onion Add-Ins:

1 jalapeno sliced thin
1 clove garlic sliced thin
1 bay leaf
1 sprig fresh thyme
¼ teaspoon fresh ground pepper

Instructions

To a small glass bowl or small sauce pan combine the vinegar, water, salt and sweetener.
Microwave for 1-2 minutes until hot, or bring to a simmer over medium heat.
Meanwhile, slice the onions and add to a mason jar or bowl. (Also add in any optional add-ins)
Pour the hot pickling mixture over the onions, making sure they are completely submerged.
Marinate for 30 minutes.
Serve immediately, or cover and store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

Nutrition

Calories: 11kcalCarbohydrates: 2.6gFat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 582mgPotassium: 40mgFiber: 0.6gSugar: 1.2gCalcium: 7mgIron: 0mg

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About the Author

Hi, my name is Audrey Johns and I am a 4 time best selling cookbook author! All 4 of my low calorie cookbooks are published by HarperCollins (the oldest publishing house in the US!) and have been featured on prominent TV shows like The Today Show, Rachael Ray and The Doctors. I am a low calorie and healthy recipe authority and my delicious recipes are tried and loved by thousands of readers.

After a one year 150 pound weight loss (and I’ve kept it off for 13 years!) I started sharing all of my low calorie recipes with the world. They are always all-natural and geared around weight loss and weight management. I have even made some of these recipes with my Biggest Loser pal Bob Harper! Check out my weight loss story, my best selling cookbooks, and my numerous TV appearances by clicking here.