Vegan Sumac Onions is a low-calorie flavorful and aromatic side dish that adds a burst of Middle Eastern flavor. The core ingredients of this dish are onions and sumac. We will marinate the sliced onions in olive oil, sumac, lemon juice, and olive oil. You can use this red onion salad to give wraps, sandwiches, salads, spreads, and other bowls a beautiful bright red hue and freshness. An ideal substitute for pickled onions is sumac. They only require basic elements and can be produced in a maximum of 30 minutes. Additionally, you can customize this vegan Sumac Onions by varying the amount of sumac, lemon juice, and olive oil to your flavor. Let’s prepare the recipe.
STATS
- Course: Side dish, Salad
- Cuisine: Eastern Mediterranean, Turkish
- Diet: Vegan, Gluten-free, Vegetarian
- Total Time: Thirty minutes
- Preparation Time: Ten minutes
- Marinating Time: Twenty minutes
- Cook Time: Zero minutes
EQUIPMENT
- A sharp knife
- One glass bowl
- One spoon
INGREDIENTS
- Medium-sized red onions 2
- Fresh lemon juice 4 tbsps
- Sumac 1 tbsp
- Sea salt half a teaspoon
- Olive oil 1 tbsp, use extra virgin oil
- Crushed flat-leaf parsley 1 cup
INGREDIENT NOTES
Sumac:
- The Levantine and Eastern Mediterranean parts are the ancestral homeland of the spice sumac. The color of this spicy is red with acidic and tangy flavor.
Onions:
- I used red onions because of their vivid hue and lighter taste. The crimson of the onions gets much more vibrant and beautiful when marinated in sumac. Red onions can be placed with yellow or white onions.
Lemon juice:
- I always like to add fresh lemon juice because it gives the marinated sumac onions a refreshing and tropical flavor.
Sea salt:
- Replace it with kosher salt.
INSTRUCTIONS
- Remove the outer layer of the onion with a knife.
- After that, cut the onion into two pieces.
- Further, chop the onions into fine thin slices.
- Now, rinse the onions with normal tap water.
- Next, shift the sliced onions to a glass bowl.
- Add the sea salt, sumac, and fresh lemon juice to the same bowl.
- Combine all items with a spoon or use your hands.
- Put aside the bowl for twenty to thirty minutes.
- After thirty minutes, add the olive oil and finely chopped parsley leave.
- The tasty Vegan Sumac Onions are ready.
- Enjoy with any stews, sandwiches, grilled veggies, or salads.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS
- This dish complements most Middle Eastern Mediterranean dishes.
- Pair with sweet potato lentil salad, black bean salad, and chickpea salad.
- Enjoy the tasty onions with harira soup, cauliflower soup, and Turkish lentil soup.
- Serve with breakfast burrito wrap and hummus sandwich.
- Stuffed or roasted eggplants also pair well with this dish.
TIPS
- Use fresh-quality onions to prepare the sumac onions.
- Choose the right type of onions for this recipe such as red or sweet onion.
- Use top-quality sumac that is fresh and aromatic.
- You can manage the sumac amount to your choice and taste.
- Try this sumac onion recipe with a variety of vinegar (white or apple cider) instaed of lemon juice.
- Add a mixture of herbs, seasonings, and spices to make this dish more delightful.
- We used a glass bowl to prepare this recipe because they won’t affect the flavor of the onions.
STORAGE INFORMATION
Advance preparation:
- You can prepare the flavorful onions in advance before dishing. Simply preserve the onions in the fridge for five days.
Fridge:
- Store the additional onions in an airtight dish and refrigerate it for six to seven days.
Freezer:
- This side dish is not suitable for freezing because onions emit an unpleasant odor after long storage.
FAQs
What function does the sumac serve in this recipe?
- The sumac gives the onions a beautiful deep red color and a tart flavor.
Where can I buy sumac?
- Sumac is typically found in the spicy areas of supermarkets, particularly those that have a food assortment of international or Middle Eastern goods. It is available online as well.
How can I lessen raw onion’s pungency?
- You can soak raw onions in cold water for fourteen to eighteen minutes before chopping. This will lessen the intensity of their pungent flavor.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION/SERVING:
Total quantity 4 people servings
Total Calories 58 kcal
Fat 4 g
Carbohydrates 7 g
Protein 1 g
Sugar 3 g
Dietary Fiber 1 g
Potassium 130 mg
Iron 1 mg
