Name: Low Carb Quick Pickled Red Onions
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: 1 Red Onion (large (thinly sliced) or 2 small); 1 cup Red Wine Vinegar; 3/4 cups Water; 3 Garlic Cloves (whole); 1.5 Tbls Stevia (or monk fruit); 1 Tbls Dried Oregano; 1 Bay Leaf; 1 tsp Sea Salt; 1/4 tsp Peppercorns (whole)

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These Low Carb Quick Pickled Red Onions are the perfect way to add a punch of flavor to any dish. They are bright, vinegary and so very delicious. It only takes a few minutes to prep them and they are ready to eat in 30 minutes. You will want these on hand to add to all your favorite meals.

thinly sliced red onions in a clear glass jar with whole garlic cloves, a bay leaf and peppercorns in vinegar

What You Need:

Red Onion
Red Wine Vinegar
Water
Garlic
Sea Salt
Peppercorns
Oregano
Bay Leaf
Stevia – or monk fruit (if not low carb, you can use maple syrup, honey or agave as well)

overhead shot of quick pickled red onions in a clear glass jar, there are peppercorns throughout

Let’s Make Pickled Onions:

First, slice the red onion very thin (you can use a sharp knife or mandolin)
Peel the garlic cloves and put them in the bottom of a 16oz glass jar
Place the thinly sliced red onion into the jar on top of the garlic cloves
Put the bay leaf and peppercorns into the glass jar as well
Next, add the vinegar, water, salt and stevia into a small saucepan and place on the stove over medium heat
Heat just until stevia and salt are dissloved. Remove from heat and let cool
Once cooled, stir in the oregano and pour over into the jar until the onions are completely covered
Place the lid on the container and let sit in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving

gold fork lifting quick pickled red onions out of a clear glass jar

Recipe Tips:

Slice your onions as thin as you can, this helps them pickle faster and develop more flavor
Store these quick pickled red onions in your fridge (they keep two to three weeks)
Add different herbs and spices to change up the flavors – I love to add jalapeños sometimes for a spicy kick
Serve in a salad, tacos, or any meal that needs a boost of flavor!

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