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Lime-Marinated Onions With Pine Nuts and Mint

These flavorful marinated onions also make a great condiment for grilled steak.

Ingredient Info

Sumac, a tart, citrusy spice generally sold in ground form, can be found at Middle Eastern markets, specialty foods stores, and online.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 8

Ingredients

1/3 cup pine nuts
1 large red onion, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
Kosher salt
1/2 cup coarsely chopped mint
1/2 teaspoon sumac
1/2 teaspoon urfa biber or crushed red pepper flakes
Olive oil (for drizzling)

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Toast pine nuts in a dry small skillet over medium-high, tossing often, until golden brown, about 2 minutes. Let cool.

    Step 2

    Combine onion and lime juice in a medium bowl; season with salt. Let sit until onions are slightly softened, 10–15 minutes.

    Step 3

    Just before serving, toss in mint and pine nuts; taste and season with salt as needed. Top with sumac and urfa biber and drizzle with oil.

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