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prep time
5 min
cook time
37 min
ready time
42 min
Keto Thanksgiving Sweet Baby Onions
These low carb caramelized baby onions make a delicious side for the Keto Thanksgiving table. Our baby onions are peeled and kept whole, then pan-fried in butter, balsamic vinegar, thyme, and maple-flavored syrup. The onions are simple to prepare and are cooked low and slow until golden and caramelized. These make a great sweet and savory side option to accompany your Thanksgiving Keto main.
Can I Make This Dairy-Free?
We have pan-fried our Keto mushrooms in a generous helping of butter to provide fats, flavor, and add to the caramelization. If you are following a dairy-free or vegan diet, we recommend swapping for 2 tablespoons of coconut oil. This would be a richer and creamier butter replacement than using olive oil or another vegetable-based oil. Please be sure to adjust your macros to account for any changes you make to the recipe.
Are Onions Keto?
Onions are at the slightly higher end of the low carb vegetable scale but can be enjoyed in moderation as part of a Keto diet. We have used baby onions - also known as pearl onions - to create bite-sized mouthfuls of caramelized deliciousness! We have used 15 baby onions for this recipe and calculated the macros per onion. This means you can choose how many individual onions make up a serving according to your personal macro allowance.
Net Carbs
1.1 g
Fiber
1.1 g
Total Carbs
4.7 g
Protein
0.1 g
Fats
1.5 g
27 cals
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Ingredients
Pearl/Baby Onions
1 x 15 onions
Unsalted Butter
2 tablespoon
Thyme, Fresh
2 teaspoon, chopped
Balsamic Vinegar
1 tablespoon
Maple Flavored Syrup by Lakanto
1 tablespoon
Salt, Sea Salt
½ teaspoon
Recipe Steps
steps 3
42 min
Step 1
Peel the baby/pearl onions. Melt the butter in a skillet over a low/medium heat. Add the peeled onions. Sweat the onions in the butter for 15 minutes to soften and brown. Stir frequently, turning and basting the onions in the melted butter.Step 2
Add the balsamic vinegar, thyme leaves, and maple-flavored syrup to the pan. Season the onions with salt and stir well to combine. Reduce the heat to low.Step 3
Continue to cook low and slow for a further 15-20 minutes, turning often. After this time, the onions should be soft, golden and caramelized. Cook longer if needed for softer onions. Serve the onions hot alongside your Keto Thanksgiving main.
