Pickled Spring Onions: The Best of the Season in a Jar Recipe
Servings: 2
Ingredients
- Pickled Spring Onions makes 1 (16 oz) jar CLICK here for a printable recipe
- 1 c white vinegar
- 1/2 c sugar
- 2 t kosher salt
- 1 T whole coriander seeds
- 1 t fennel seeds
- 1/2 t whole black peppercorns
- 1/2 t crushed red pepper flakes
- 5 sprigs fresh thyme
- 10 oz fresh spring onions, scallions or ramps with the greens and roots attached
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 319g | |
| Recipe makes 2 servings | |
| Calories 274 | |
| Calories from Fat 5 | 2% |
| Total Fat 0.65g | 1% |
| Saturated Fat 0.08g | 0% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2355mg | 98% |
| Potassium 526mg | 15% |
| Total Carbs 63.49g | 17% |
| Dietary Fiber 5.0g | 17% |
| Sugars 53.64g | 36% |
| Protein 3.05g | 5% |
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