Sumac Onions

Name: Sumac Onions
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced; 1/2 tsp fine sea salt; 1 tbsp ground sumac; 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice; 1/4 cup flat-leaf parsley, chopped

A tart, vibrant condiment made with thinly sliced red onions tossed with citrusy sumac, fresh parsley, and olive oil.

10 minEasyServes 445 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 tsp fine sea salt
1 tbsp ground sumac
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup flat-leaf parsley, chopped

Instructions

1

In a mixing bowl, combine 1 medium thinly sliced red onion and 1/2 tsp fine sea salt.
2

Massage onion with your fingers for 1 minute until slightly softened.
3

Add 1 tbsp ground sumac, 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice, and 1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley.
4

Toss all ingredients together until evenly coated.

Questions

How long does Sumac Onions keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat uncovered in a 400 F oven (or an air fryer) for a few minutes to bring the crust back; the microwave softens it.

Can I halve or double Sumac Onions?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. There is no cooking pitfall here; the quantities simply scale.

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