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Pickled Red Onions

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  • ACTIVE:
  • TOTAL TIME: 10 MIN plus overnight marinating
  • SERVINGS: makes 1 cup
  • •BASIC-EASY
  • •FAST
  • •HEALTHY
  • •MAKE-AHEAD
  • •VEGETARIAN

  1. 1 medium red onion, very thinly sliced
  2. 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
  3. 1/4 habanero chile with seeds, minced
  4. Kosher salt
  1. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the onion, lime juice, habanero and a pinch of salt. Cover and shake gently. Refrigerate overnight, gently shaking the jar occasionally. Drain and season with salt.
Make Ahead The onions can be refrigerated for up to 3 days. Serve With Plantain and Goat Cheese Gorditas.