Yellow Pepper Relish

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From EatingWell:  June/July 2005

A colorful relish for burgers, this is also great stirred into nonfat yogurt for a vegetable dip or combined with light mayonnaise for a zippy salad dressing.

2 cups | Active Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 3 hours (including 2 hours chilling time)

Ingredients

• 3 cups water
• 3 yellow bell peppers, seeded
• 2 medium onions, peeled
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1/3 cup cider vinegar
• 1 1/2 tablespoons frozen pineapple juice concentrate
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 serrano chile, or jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced (optional)

Preparation

1. Put water on to boil in a medium saucepan.
2. Meanwhile, shred peppers and onions with the large-hole side of a box grater into a large bowl. Finely chop any remaining pieces of onion or pepper and add them to the bowl. Cover with the boiling water and set aside for 10 minutes. Drain in a large colander for 5 minutes (don't squeeze out any moisture).
3. Place the shredded vegetables, sugar, vinegar, pineapple juice concentrate, salt and chile (or jalapeno), if using, in a large saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to medium-low and gently simmer until thickened and tender, 25 to 30 minutes. If the mixture gets too dry before the peppers are tender, add water, 2 tablespoons at a time. Refrigerate, uncovered, until chilled, about 2 hours.

Nutrition

Per tablespoon : 17 Calories; 0 g Fat; 0 g Sat; 0 g Mono; 0 mg Cholesterol; 4 g Carbohydrates; 0 g Protein; 0 g Fiber; 19 mg Sodium; 45 mg Potassium

Exchanges: Free food

Tips & Notes

• Make Ahead Tip: Cover and refrigerate for up to 1 week.