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Moroccan-Style Pearl Onions

By The Canadian Living Test Kitchen

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Moroccan-Style Pearl Onions

This recipe makes 6 1/2 cup servings

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Nutritional Info

Per 1/2 cup (125 mL): about -
cal 81
pro 2 g
total fat 3 g
sat. fat 0
carb 13 g
fibre 1 g
chol 0 mg
sodium 166 mg
% RDI: -
calcium 2
iron 3
vit C 8
folate 5

This sweet side dish offers up melt-in-your-mouth pearl onions bathed in a cinnamon-infused, raisin-studded sauce. Serve alongside a roast or let it star as a vegetarian main dish served over rice.

Ingredients

  • 4 cups pearl onions
  • 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp grated gingerroot
  • 1-1/4 cups chicken stock or vegetable stock
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1 pinch ground allspice
  • 2 tbsp raisins
  • 1 tbsp liquid honey
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh coriander

Preparation

To peel onions, drop into saucepan of boiling water for 1 minute; drain and chill under cold water. Slice off ends and peel.

In skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; brown onions, stirring, for 5 minutes. Add ginger; stir for 30 seconds. Add stock, cinnamon and allspice; cover and simmer over medium-low heat for 10 minutes. Add raisins and honey; simmer for 5 minutes.

Increase heat to medium-high; add lemon juice and cook, uncovered and stirring constantly, for 5 minutes or until sauce is thickened and vegetables are glazed. Serve garnished with coriander.

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