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    Home » Recipes » Appetizers / Small Bites

    Modified: Sep 6, 2022 · Published: Nov 4, 2017 by Willow Moon · This post may contain affiliate links. · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. · I get commissions for purchases made through links in this post.

    Sugar Free Pickled Peppers and Onions

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    These quick Sugar Free Pickled Peppers and Onions are perfect for tacos, sandwiches, or whatever you like!

    Sugar Free Pickled Peppers and Onions in a glass mason jar on a cutting board.

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    When life gives you peppers, make quick Sugar Free Pickled Peppers and Onions! That's exactly what I did after receiving a large box of serrano peppers from a local organization called Market on the Move, where you get up to 60 lbs. of produce for $10.

    The serrano peppers were either going to become pickled peppers or hot sauce, and I was more in the mood for pickled serrano peppers.

    Pickled Peppers and Onions in a bowl with spoon bird's eye view.

    Since I don't use sugar very much, I decided to make these sugar-free by using erythritol. You would never know by tasting these that they are sugar-free. They are sweet and spicy.

    Don't let the weird name fool you, erythritol is all-natural. It occurs naturally in some fruits and fermented foods. It is low-carb and has zero calories.

    I used serrano peppers, but you could use a less spicy pepper like jalapeño if you prefer. About a month after making these, I was gifted with some habanero peppers, which are even spicier than serrano peppers. I pickled them as well since there were so many of them.

    Even though I like spicy foods, the habaneros were way too hot for me. So that they don't go to waste, I like to put them in my drinking water. It soothes my sore throat that I have had since allergy season started.

    Quick pickled peppers make a great addition to tacos, which I used them in. I will be posting that recipe in the next week or two. They also work well in sandwiches like Spicy Tofu Bánh Mì or topped on Loaded Vegan Nachos.

    Other Spicy Pepper Recipes

    • Vegan Green Corn Tamales
    • Black Bean and Corn Vegan Quesadillas
    • Jalapeño Cilantro Hummus

    Pickled Serrano Peppers Recipe close up in a spoon. Jar of pickled peppers in background.

    This pickled peppers recipe is quick and easy. You would never know they are sugar-free!

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    Sugar Free Pickled Peppers and Onions
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    Sugar Free Pickled Peppers and Onions

    These quick Sugar Free Pickled Peppers and Onions are perfect for tacos, sandwiches, or whatever you like!
    Course Appetizer
    Cuisine American
    Prep Time 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time 11 minutes minutes
    Total Time 16 minutes minutes
    Servings 16
    Calories 13kcal
    Author Willow Moon
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    Ingredients

    • 8 ounces serrano peppers sliced (approx. 24)
    • 1 cup sliced onions
    • 2 cloves garlic minced
    • 1 ½ cups distilled white vinegar
    • 1 ½ cups water
    • ¾ cup erythritol
    • Pinch salt
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    Instructions

    • Put sliced peppers and onions in a mason jar.
    • Combine vinegar, water, erythritol, and pinch of salt in a pan. Bring to a boil, then simmer 5 minutes, or until erythritol is dissolved. Pour over peppers and onions and cover completely. Let cool and refrigerate*.

    Notes

    These last for a good 6 months or longer. I made mine in June, and they still taste great.

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 13kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 0g | Fat: 0g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 57mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 0g | Vitamin A: 135IU | Vitamin C: 7.3mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 0.1mg
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    *Note: Nutrition information should be considered an estimate only. Different nutrition calculators give you different results.

     

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    1. Pam Gabriele says

      September 24, 2018 at 6:46 am

      Can the erythritol be omitted or replaced with honey?

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      • Willow Moon says

        September 26, 2018 at 8:20 am

        I have never tried it but have seen many pickling recipes with honey, so it should be fine. You could also omit it.

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        • Lee says

          September 03, 2019 at 10:33 am

          How much sugar would I use if I wanted to substitute real sugar for the sugar substitute ??? lol

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          • Willow Moon says

            September 03, 2019 at 11:07 am

            Hi Lee, erythritol is about 70% as sweet as sugar, so you need more erythritol to get the desired sweetness. I would start with about 1/2 cup sugar. You could even start with less, and taste it to see how you like it. You can always add more sugar but you can't take it away.

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    2. Francine says

      April 30, 2018 at 3:14 pm

      I made these with the BBQ tacos and everyone loved loved them! Thanks for the recipe!5 stars

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      • Willow Moon says

        May 02, 2018 at 7:53 am

        Thanks Francine!

        Reply
    3. Cat says

      November 08, 2017 at 6:34 am

      Mmm this looks so delicious! Great for brats & sausages! I shared it to Pinterest!

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    4. Cecil says

      November 07, 2017 at 9:11 pm

      I just recently pickled onions for the first time and I am now obsessed with them. Taking out the sugar and not losing any flavor is a win win for me.

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      • Willow Moon says

        November 08, 2017 at 12:00 pm

        I could eat pickled onions or bread and butter pickles by the jarful - so definitely better without the sugar!

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    5. Lauren says

      November 07, 2017 at 10:13 am

      I love pickled everything, so I will have to try these! 🙂 Thanks for sharing

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