Ginger-Glazed Pearl Onions And Parsnips

Serves: 3

Magnus Pfeffer

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

48

Spice

51

Sweetness

50

Sourness

39

mins

Prep time (avg)

4.3

Difficulty

Ingredients:

3 cloves

Garlic (smashed)

2 tbsps

Sugar

Directions:

1

Fill a large skillet halfway with water; add a pinch of salt, cover and bring to a boil

2

Add the pearl onions and cook 1 minute to loosen the skins, then drain and rinse under cold water

3

Using kitchen shears, trim the root ends of the onions, then peel off the skins

4

Return the onions to the skillet

5

Add the parsnips, ginger, rosemary, garlic, wine, sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1 cup water to the skillet with the onions

6

Bring to a boil over high heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until the liquid evaporates and the vegetables are tender, 15 to 20 minutes

7

(If the liquid evaporates too quickly, add more water, 1/4 cup at a time

8

) Discard the ginger, garlic and rosemary

9

(The vegetables can be made up to 3 hours ahead to this point; cover and refrigerate

10

) Reduce the heat to medium high; add the vinegar, brandy and butter and cook, stirring, until the vegetables just start to brown, 1 to 2 minutes

11

Add 2 tablespoons water and cook, swirling the pan, until the vegetables are glazed, about 1 more minute

12

Season with salt and pepper and top with parsley

13

Per serving: Calories: 185; Total Fat: 5 grams; Saturated Fat: 3 grams; Protein: 2 grams; Total carbohydrates: 30 grams; Sugar: 12 grams; Fiber: 7 grams; Cholesterol: 13 milligrams; Sodium: 122 milligrams Photograph by Gentl & Hyers