Red Onion Marmalade

Originally by WholeHealthMD.com

A number of years ago, restaurant chefs decided to adopt the term marmalade (technically a fruit preserve with pieces of fruit suspended in a clear jelly) and apply it to onion relishes such as this. Maybe it's because the sweetness of onions makes them a natural partner of meat and poultry, much like certain fruit sauces (think duck a l'orange). This sweet and sour onion marmalade can be made a week in advance and refrigerated until serving time.

Nutrition Facts

Per 1/2 cup: 54 calories, 1.8g total fat, 0.3g saturated fat, 1.3g monounsaturated fat, 0.2g polyunsaturated fat, 1.3g dietary fiber, 1g protein, 9g carbohydrate, 0mg cholesterol, 150mg sodium
Good source of: quercetin

Makes 2 cups

Prep Time: 45 Minutes

Ingredients

• 1 TB Whole Foods Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 11/4 pounds red onions (about 4 medium), finely chopped
• 3 TB Whole Foods Organic Balsamic Vinegar
• 1 TB light brown sugar
• 1/2 tsp grated orange zest
• 2 TB orange juice
• 1/2 tsp salt

Method

1. In large skillet, heat oil over low heat.
2. Add onions and cook, stirring frequently, for 15 minutes or until soft.
3. Stir in vinegar, brown sugar, orange zest, orange juice, and salt.
4. Cook, stirring frequently, for 15 minutes or until glossy.
5. Serve warm, at room temperature, or chilled.