Ingredients for Cebollas Curtidas Mexican Pickled Onions
- Beet
- Garlic Cloves
- 2 bay leaves
- White Wine Vinegar
- Red Onion
- Lime Juice
- Lime Zest
- Grapefruit Juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
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How to Make Cebollas Curtidas Mexican Pickled Onions
- Place 1 cup peeled and chopped beets, 2 cloves garlic (minced), 2 bay leaves, 1 cup white vinegar, and 4 cups water in a medium saucepan.
- Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium and simmer for 10 minutes.
- While the beets simmer, thinly slice 2 large red onions.
- Strain the hot beet cooking liquid through a fine-mesh sieve over the sliced onions in a medium bowl. Let stand until onions soften slightly, about 5 minutes.
- Gently drain the onions, reserving about 1/2 cup of the beet liquid.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the juice of 2 limes, the zest of 1 lime, the juice of 1/2 grapefruit, 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste), and the reserved beet liquid.
- Add the lime-grapefruit mixture to the onions and toss well to coat.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or up to 2-3 weeks) before serving.
- Serve chilled alongside your favorite Mexican dishes!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
0 g
Sugar
26g
Fat
0g
Carbs
4g