Caramelized Pearl Onions with Balsamic Glaze

Make sure the frozen pearl onions go straight from the freezer into the roasting pan. Adjust the oven rack to the lowest position - closest to the heating element. And don’t forget that sprinkling of sugar to help the browning.

Step: 1

Adjust oven rack to low position and heat oven to 425 degrees.

Step: 2

Toss onions with oil, sugar, salt and pepper in medium bowl. Transfer to a cookie sheet with rim in a single layer. Roast onions until golden brown, about 30 minutes, stirring at 20 minutes and again at 25 minutes, adding garlic at this point.

Step: 3

Meanwhile, bring vinegar to boil; simmer over medium-high heat, about 10 minutes, until reduced to 1/3 cup - it should be a thin syrup. Put onions into a bowl, add reduced vinegar and parsley; toss to coat. Serve hot, warm or at room temperature.

Per Serving: 151 calories; protein 1.5g; carbohydrates 21g; fat 7.1g; sodium 28.4mg.

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