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Charred Onion and Red Pepper Pico

1 hr 20 min
1 hr prep
20 min cook

Serves 8

Ingredients

  • 1 Large white onion, ends trimmed and onion cut into thick slices
  • 1 cup Red bell peppers, minced or diced small
  • 1/4 cup Jalapeño pepper, minced small
  • 1/4 cup Fresh cilantro, chopped small
  • 1/2 tsp Peeled garlic cloves, approximately 1 clove, minced fine or zested
  • 1/2 cup Fresh lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Preheat grill to medium-high.
  2. Spray onion slices liberally with oil or non-stick spray and grill for 5 to 10 minutes per side or until very nicely charred on both sides.
  3. Remove onions from grill, allow to cool, then chop fine.
  4. In a bowl, combine onions, bell peppers, red jalapeños, cilantro, garlic and lemon juice. Toss together and season to taste with salt and pepper.
  5. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld. Use on anything from a dip for chips to topping for grilled meats and tacos.

Nutrition

5gCarbs
0gFat
1gProtein

Nutrition Facts

8 servings

  • Amount Per Serving
    Calories20
  • % Daily Value*
  • Total Fat
    • 0g
  • Saturated Fat
    • 0g
  • Trans Fat
    • 0g
  • Cholesterol
    • 0mg
  • Sodium
    • 0mg
  • Total Carbohydrate
    • 5g
    • 2%
  • Dietary Fiber
    • 1g
  • Sugars
    • 2g
  • Protein
    • 1g
  • Vitamin C
    • 60%
  • Calcium
  • Iron
  • Vitamin A
    • 15%
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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