Whether this back-to-school season calls for at-home learning or heading back to the classroom, busy evenings are likely a constant for many families. One way to relieve stress and hit reset on hectic times is by enjoying a meal around the table with loved ones.
For an ethnic twist on mealtime, try these Chinese style bao buns with pickled red onions to add Far East flavor to the menu. One key ingredient: onions, which at just 45 calories per serving boost the flavor of the dish as a source of dietary fiber, vitamin C, vitamin B6, potassium and other key nutrients such as folate, calcium and iron.
Also known as nature’s ninja due to their many “skills,” onions can add abundant flavor to many dishes. They are also rich in heart-healthy nutrients and have been shown to help prevent some cancers.
Find more back-to-school meal ideas at onions-usa.org.
CHINESE STYLE BAO BUNS WITH PICKLED RED ONIONS
Pickled red onions:
1 medium red onion
2/3 cup red wine vinegar
1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 tablespoon salt
1/4 cup red wine
2 cloves
Beef bao buns:
1 pound boneless beef ribs
1 tablespoon five-spice powder
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
4 cloves garlic, chopped
1 1/2 cups beef stock
1 cup hoisin sauce
1 tablespoon ginger, grated
12 bao buns (available in most Asian markets in freezer section)
3 green onions, cut on bias
(Source: Recipe courtesy of Aran Essig on behalf of the National Onion Association)
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