Creamed Pearl Onions with Peanuts

Pearl onions are a variety of onions that are small in size and have a sweet and mild flavor. They are often used in dishes where a whole onion would be too overpowering.

This is vegetarian and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 40 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 8.

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Creamed Pearl Onions with Peanuts

Cooking Method: Boiling, Sautéing Cuisine: American Courses: Dinner, Side Dish, Vegetarian Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 25 min Total Time 40 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 16 ounce Pearl Onions
• 2 tablespoon Butter
• 2 tablespoon All-purpose Flour
• 1 cup Milk
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Black Pepper
• ¹⁄₄ cup Roasted Peanuts
• 1 tablespoon Fresh Parsley

Instructions

1. Bring a pot of water to a boil and blanch the pearl onions for 2 minutes. Drain and set aside.
2. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the blanched pearl onions and sauté for 5 minutes, until they start to brown.
3. Sprinkle the flour over the onions and stir to coat. Cook for 1 minute.
4. Slowly pour in the milk, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens.
5. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
6. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
7. Stir in the roasted peanuts and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
8. Remove from heat and garnish with fresh parsley.
9. Serve hot as a side dish.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 18g28%

Total Carbohydrate 19g7%

Sugars 6g

Protein 6g12%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.