ONION RELISH

ONION RELISH
4 medium white onions
1 small carrot, washed
1 pepper (of your choice: jalapeno, habenero, chili)
2 c. water
2 c. white vinegar
2 Tbsp. white sugar
2 tsp. salt
4 medium fresh lime juice (or 2 large)
1/2 bunch cilantro, chopped
4-5 radishes (optional)
Instructions
  • Wash onions, carrots, peppers, remove any seeds, onion skins, and carrot ends.
  • Cube onions, carrots (and/or peppers) into bite size pieces.
  • Run the produce through a food processor, to get a relish type consistency.
  • Hand chop your cilantro into small pieces.
  • Remove from the food processor and combine all ingredients into a medium size mixing bowl.
  • Add the water, vinegar, sugar, salt & fresh lime juice.
  • Best if stored in a glass container.
  • Marinate for 2 hours, best if overnight.
  • Will keep for several weeks in refrigerator.
Note:  To make a kid-friendly version of this, we used minced carrots instead of hot peppers.  The carrots add, color and make it eye appealing for young tikes.  Another interesting variation, is to add radishes to the mix.  The color combination is beautiful (white, orange, red & green), with the cilantro. 

Health Benefits - When added to Food
WHITE ONIONS - White onions promote gut health. They are are packed with fiber and pr0biotics, white onions feed the gut bacteria and uplift digestive health.  They can also help the body as a natural blood thinner, they can help to regulate blood sugar levels, promote sleep, have antibacterial properties, and help to prevent cancer.

CARROTS - The fiber in carrots can help keep blood sugar levels under control. And they're loaded with vitamin A and beta-carotene, which there's evidence to suggest can lower your diabetes risk. They can strengthen your bones. Carrots have calcium and vitamin K, both of which are important for bone health.

RADISHES - Radishes are rich in antioxidants and minerals like calcium and potassium. Together, these nutrients help lower high blood pressure and reduce your risks for heart disease. The radish is also a good source of natural nitrates that improve blood flow.

CILANTRO - The cilantro plant contains dodecenal, an antimicrobial compound that may help protect your body against infections and illnesses caused by tainted food. The compound is effective against Salmonella, a microbe that can cause life-threatening food poisoning.

Cooking w/ Baby Bears