Sauteed Onion- Fig Relish (Quick and Easy)

It's closing in on the end of fig season and we're trying all sorts of things in our kitchen. This onion-fig relish is simple, quick and delicious. Serve it with any protein- meat, fish, cheese, tofu.

If you're lucky enough to have access to fresh figs, here is another recipe to try.

Ingredients:
10-12 figs, quartered
2 medium onions, sliced thin
a splash of good balsamic vinegar
several tablespoons of neutral oil

Procedure:
1. Slice onions, quarter figs

2. Heat oil, slowly saute onion, until they are softened and just starting to brown (10-15 minutes)

3. Add the figs and a splash of balsamic vinegar. Cover and cook slowly until the liquid thickens into a syrup (approximately 10 minutes).

5. Serve warm or room temperature, as an accompaniment /relish. Yield: approximately 2 cups.

Other condiments on BreadandBabka you might like to try:
Fresh Peach Chutney   and Oregano Pesto with walnuts and orange