Mexican Pickled Red Onions Recipe

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Mexican Pickled Red Onions
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Ingredients:

  • 1 1/3 cups fresh lime juice
  • 2/3 cup orange juice
  • 3 large red onions, sliced 1/8 inch thick (about 11/2 lb)
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt

Directions:

  1. Combine lime and orange juices in a small bowl and set aside.
  2. Place the onions in a non-aluminum bowl. Pour boiling water over them and wait 10 seconds, then pour the onions into a strainer.
  3. Return the drained onions to the bowl, pour on the citrus juices and stir in salt. Cover and set aside until serving time. Just before serving, drain onions and set out in serving bowl.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 33.52 Kcal (140 kJ)
Calories from fat 0 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g 0%
Sodium 351.43mg 15%
Potassium 136.66mg 3%
Total Carbs 8.29g 3%
Sugars 3.77g 15%
Dietary Fiber 0.9g 4%
Protein 0.62g 1%
Vitamin C 21.1mg 35%
Calcium 16.9mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 35.4 Kcal (148 kJ)
Calories from fat 0 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g 0%
Sodium 371.09mg 15%
Potassium 144.31mg 3%
Total Carbs 8.75g 3%
Sugars 3.98g 15%
Dietary Fiber 0.95g 4%
Protein 0.65g 1%
Vitamin C 22.3mg 35%
Calcium 17.8mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 0.5
    Points
  • 1
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low calorie,
  • fat free,
  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free

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