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Low Fat Ginger-Glazed Pearl Onions Recipe
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups pearl onions
1 2 inch piece fresh ginger, peeled, and cut in julienne , 1/4 cup
1/2 cup honey
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons water
Method
Bring a pot of water to a boil over medium heat.
Cut root ends from onions and cut an 1/8-inch-deep cross into the end of each one.
Add to boiling water and blanch for 2 minutes.
Remove with a slotted spoon.
When cool enough to handle, slip off skins; set aside.
Meanwhile, return water to a boil.
Add ginger and blanch for 2 minutes.
Drain and rinse under cold water.
In a small nonstick skillet, heat ginger and honey over medium heat.
Cook, stirring occasionally, until ginger is tender, 5 to 6 minutes.
Add reserved onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are tender and glazed, 6 to 8 minutes.
Stir in lime juice and water.
Cover and keep warm.
The onions can be made up to 1 day ahead and refrigerated.
Reheat in a small saucepan over low heat.
:MAKES ABOUT 1 CUP, FOR 4 SERVINGS.
Calories per serving; 0 grams protein; 0 grams fat; 38 grams carbohydrate; 5 mg sodium; 0 mg cholesterol: 1 gram fiber
