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Red Onion Mojo Recipe

Elevate your grilled meats with this vibrant Red Onion Mojo, a zesty recipe from Bon Appetit magazine. Sweet red onions are caramelized to perfection, then tossed with fresh lime juice and cilantro for a flavor explosion that's both bright and savory. Perfect as a topping, marinade, or dipping sauce!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 139.8 kcal
Protein 0g
Rating 5.0 (4 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Red Onion Mojo

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How to Make Red Onion Mojo

  1. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a heavy large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add 2 pounds of thinly sliced red onions to the skillet and sauté until tender and translucent but not browned, about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Add 1/2 cup of fresh lime juice to the onions and simmer until the liquid is slightly reduced, about 3 minutes.
  4. Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  5. Remove the onions from the heat.
  6. Stir in 1/2 cup of chopped fresh cilantro leaves.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

7g

Fat

9g

Carbs

1g

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30 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Preparation Low Protein 5 Ingredients Or Less Condiments Etc Side Dishes Vegetables Easy Dietary Low Sodium Low Carb Garnishes Low In Something Onions 3 Steps Or Less