Spiced Prune Chutney

• FAST
• HEALTHY
• MAKE-AHEAD
• VEGETARIAN

Ingredients

1. 1 cup dried pitted prunes, chopped
2. 1 cup water
3. 1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4. 1 small red onion, minced
5. 1 medium plum tomato, seeded and chopped
6. 1 1/2 teaspoons yellow or brown mustard seeds
7. 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
8. 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
9. 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
10. 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
11. 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
12. Pinch of salt

1. In a glass bowl, combine the prunes and water. Cover with plastic wrap and microwave at high power for 2 minutes, or until the prunes are plumped. Let cool.
2. In a medium saucepan, heat the oil until shimmering. Add the onion and cook over moderately high heat until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the tomato and cook until slightly softened, about 4 minutes. Add the mustard seeds, cinnamon, nutmeg and crushed red pepper and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in the prunes and their liquid, the vinegar, brown sugar and salt and simmer over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until jamlike, about 20 minutes.