Red Onion Mojo

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 large red onions, halved lengthwise, thinly sliced crosswise (about 5 cups)
  • 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
  • 2 cups loosely packed fresh cilantro leaves (from 1 large bunch)

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions and saute until tender and translucent but not brown, about 10 minutes. (Can be prepared 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature. Rewarm over medium heat before continuing.).
  2. Add lime juice to onions and simmer until liquid is slightly reduced, about 3 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Remove onions from heat. Stir in cilantro leaves.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

296 kcal 15% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 5.5g 11% DV
Total Fat 26.3g 34% DV
Carbs 14.7g 5% DV
Fiber 2.7g 10% DV
Sugar 2.2g 4% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 57.3mg 2% DV
Potassium 1135.5mg 24% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 73.5mcg 8% DV
Vitamin C 143.3mg 100% DV
Calcium 314.8mg 24% DV
Iron 10.8mg 60% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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