Must-Try Tomato and Onion Relish – Flavour Explosion for Your BBQ

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil offers a healthier fat profile.

vinegar

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: apple cider vinegar

Lemon juice adds brightness without added sugars.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey provides natural sweetness with flavor complexity.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: no herbs

Dried herbs are more shelf-stable and cost-effective.

Heat olive oil in a non-stick saucepan over medium-low heat.

Add chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 5-7 minutes, without browning.

Add chopped chili to the onions to temper the oil flavor.

Increase heat to medium-high and add the tin of chopped tomatoes, cooking to reduce moisture.

Once moisture is reduced, lower heat and simmer for 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Season with kosher salt and black pepper to taste, adding 1 teaspoon of sugar to balance acidity.

Add lemon juice for freshness and adjust seasoning as needed.

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