Vinaigrette Onions
Serves12
Cooking Methodsteaming
CostInexpensive
Total Timeunder 2 hours
Make Ahead RecipeYes
Recipe Coursecold appetizer, vegetable
Dietary Considerationvegetarian
Equipmentsteamer
Five Ingredients or LessYes
Mealdinner
Taste and Texturelight, sharp, sweet, tangy
Type of Dishvegetable
Ingredients
- 12 medium white onions
- 1 cup pearl onions
- 1 cup shelled fresh green peas
- Vinaigrette
Instructions
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Slice off the top third of each white onion and cut an “X” at the base. Place the onions in a steamer and cook for 10 to 15 minutes, or until tender. Reserve.
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Meanwhile, cut an “X” on the bottom of each pearl onion and poach in boiling, salted water for 5 minutes. Drain and peel.
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Blanch the peas in salted boiling water for 4 minutes. Drain and mix with the pearl onions.
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Peel off the outer skin and scoop out the heart of the larger onions to make onion shells.
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Coat the pearl onions and peas with vinaigrette and spoon into the hollowed onions. Serve at room temperature.
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