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Sumac Onions

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. 1

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

  2. 2

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

  3. 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. 4

    Toss all ingredients together until evenly coated.

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Questions

What can I use instead of sumac in Sumac Onions?

The entry for Sumac Onions calls for 1 tbsp ground sumac. In its place: Lemon zest with a pinch of salt gives the same bright sourness. Add it at the end, as you would the sumac.

Is Sumac Onions low-carb?

A serving of Sumac Onions carries 5 g of carbohydrate, 1 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 25 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 5 percent.

How many calories are in Sumac Onions?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 45 calories, with 1 g protein, 5 g carbohydrate and 3 g fat, plus 1 g fiber and 150 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

How long does Sumac Onions keep?

Refrigerate what is left of Sumac Onions within two hours and eat it 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. Halved, the onion drops from 1 medium to 1/2 medium; doubled, it is 2 medium. Every line in this entry carries its half and double quantity, 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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