Herb Marinated Sumac Onions

Herb Marinated Sumac Onions get a hefty dose of fresh herbs and sumac for bright citrus flavor with an herby bite. Keep a batch of this delicious homemade condiment in your fridge to add flavor and zest to meals all week long.

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Marinated onions recipe

Ingredients

• Red onions – white onions, yellow, sweet, shallots or even green garlic. Whatever member of the allium family you happen to have on hand will do. Thinly slice beautiful rounds from a whole onion. Or make this recipe with whatever random chopped onion you have remaining after using half in a recipe.  This versatile recipe will be delicious regardless.
• Sumac – a bright spice in flavor and color that adds a citrus flavor and red color to dishes. Sumac is also an essential component in za’atar spice. Use 1 tablespoon fresh sumac pods, or 1 teaspoon dried sumac.
• Thyme – 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves with the woody stems removed. Or substitute 1 teaspoon dried thyme.
• Oregano – 2 teaspoons fresh oregano leaves or ½ teaspoon dried. Or substitute marjoram for all or part of the oregano.
• Za’atar spice – a delicious Mediterranean spice blend of sumac, thyme, oregano, sesame seeds and salt. Find za’atar in the spice aisle of your favorite grocer. Or, substitute salt, sesame seeds and additional dried thyme, sumac and oregano.
• Vinegar – red wine, apple cider or whatever vinegar you have on hand.
• Oil – ½ cup olive oil is all you need to bath the onion sliced in flavorful marinade.

Shelf life

Teri’s marinated onions are shelf stable for a few days because the onions are fully submerged in olive oil. My version uses a lot less oil but must be refrigerated and consumed within 7 days.

What to do with marinated onions

Bold sauces and garnishes full of fresh herbs, aromatics and citrus like toum, chimichurri, pickled and marinated onions add flavor and nutrients to any meal! Try them on tacos, salads, burgers, wraps, sandwiches, hot dogs, or as a topping to any grilled or smoked meat.

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Marinated Sumac Onions

Marinated Sumac Onions get a hefty dose of fresh herbs and sumac for fresh citrusy flavor with a herby bite that makes a perfect condiment to so many dishes.

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Prep Time: 2 minutes minutes

Total Time: 2 minutes minutes

Course: Condiment

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Servings: 8 servings

Calories: 69kcal

Author: Tristin Rieken

Ingredients

• 1 large red onion sliced
• ¼ cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon fresh sumac or 1 teaspoon dried sumac
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 tablespoon za'atar
• 2 teaspoons oregano leaves or ½ teaspoon dried

Instructions

• In a small bowl combine vinegar and spices then stir in olive oil.
  2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, 1 tablespoon fresh sumac, 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, 1 tablespoon za'atar, 2 teaspoons oregano leaves, ¼ cup olive oil
• Slice onions and place in airtight storage container, or serving container if using immediately.
  1 large red onion
• Pour marinade over onions, gently toss to coat and store refrigerated until ready to use, up to 7 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 69kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 32mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 69IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1mg

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