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Red Onion Quick Pickles

A quick way to add flavor and crunch to a meal
Prep Time10 minutes
Pickling Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: Garnish
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 10kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 red onion thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup white vinegar
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp epazote (Mexican Oregano) optional

Instructions

  • If using the epazote, briefly toast in a dry skillet. Set aside.
  • Start a kettle of boiling water. In a large, heat-proof bowl, add the thinly sliced red onion. Pour enough of the boiling water to cover the red onions. Allow to set for about 60 seconds. Drain the red onions and add the remaining ingredients (including epazote, if using) to the bowl and mix well. Allow to marinate for about 30 minutes.
  • Use immediately and store the remaining onions in some (if not all) of the juice.

Nutrition

Calories: 10kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 195mg | Potassium: 30mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 1mg