Glazed sprouts with caramelised red onions

Fry red onions in butter until golden and fragrant, then cover with a sweet and tangy sherry vinegar dressing for a delicious Christmas side

Prep:10 mins
Cook:10 mins

Serves 8
Easy

Nutrition per serving

kcal 92
fat 4g
saturates 2g
carbs 8g
sugars 7g
fibre 5g
protein 3g
salt 0.1g

Ingredients

25g butter
2 red onions, cut into wedges
700g Brussels sprouts (small ones if you can get them)
1 tbsp demerara sugar
2 tsp sherry vinegar

Method

Heat the butter in a large, heavy-based frying pan and add the onions. Cook over a medium heat for 6-8 mins, turning occasionally, until golden and caramelised. Meanwhile, cook the sprouts in a pan of boiling salted water for 3-4 mins until just tender.
Stir the sugar and vinegar into the onions and allow to bubble for a few secs. Remove from the heat, drain the sprouts thoroughly and toss through the onion mixture to serve.

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